Households
Household size
About this topic
Household size shows how many people live in each household. It is a basic but important measure of family life, dwelling use, and the way people share housing.
This topic helps indicate demand for different dwelling sizes and can reflect life-cycle patterns, cultural norms, and affordability pressures. It is best read with household type, age structure, and dwelling type, because changes in household size can happen for very different reasons.
Interpretation notes
- This counts the number of people usually resident in the dwelling, so it describes shared living arrangements rather than dwelling size.
- Household size should be read with bedrooms or dwelling structure before drawing conclusions about crowding or housing suitability.
Key insight
In 2021, one-person households was the most common household size among households in South Lismore, accounting for 32% (218 households). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (30.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which decreased by 265 households and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
South Lismore - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for South Lismore in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Lismore, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
218
% of total
32.0%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
218
32.0%
+5.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
210
% of total
30.8%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
210
30.8%
-6.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
103
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
103
15.1%
-1.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
96
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
96
14.1%
+0.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
39
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
39
5.7%
+1.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
17
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
17
2.5%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
-118
+5.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
-265
-6.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-109
-1.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-81
+0.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-17
+1.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
-10
+0.4pp
Data table
Household size for South Lismore. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 218 | 32.0% | 30.4% | 336 | 26.3% | 29.4% | -118 | +5.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 210 | 30.8% | 35.4% | 475 | 37.1% | 35.4% | -265 | -6.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 103 | 15.1% | 14.4% | 212 | 16.6% | 14.6% | -109 | -1.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 96 | 14.1% | 11.7% | 177 | 13.8% | 12.2% | -81 | +0.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 39 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 56 | 4.4% | 5.7% | -17 | +1.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 17 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 27 | 2.1% | 2.6% | -10 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 681 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,279 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -598 | 0.0pp |