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, 2 persons was the most common household size among households in Tullera, accounting for 43% (40 households). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (35.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 6 or more persons, which increased by 8 households and 9 percentage points.

Section overview

Household size

Tullera - Households (Enumerated)

This table summarises household size for Tullera in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.

Household size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Tullera, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).

Tullera
Lismore (C)

1 person

2021 count

13

% of total

14.0%

Change from 2016

-3.8pp

2 persons

2021 count

40

% of total

43.0%

Change from 2016

+6.4pp

3 persons

2021 count

16

% of total

17.2%

Change from 2016

+2.3pp

4 persons

2021 count

7

% of total

7.5%

Change from 2016

-5.4pp

5 persons

2021 count

3

% of total

3.2%

Change from 2016

-4.7pp

6 or more persons

2021 count

13

% of total

14.0%

Change from 2016

+9.0pp

Data table

Household size for Tullera. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).

Household size for Tullera. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
Household size for Tullera. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Lismore (C)%Count%Lismore (C)%Countpp
1 person1314.0%30.4%1817.8%29.4%-5-3.8pp
2 persons4043.0%35.4%3736.6%35.4%+3+6.4pp
3 persons1617.2%14.4%1514.9%14.6%+1+2.3pp
4 persons77.5%11.7%1312.9%12.2%-6-5.4pp
5 persons33.2%5.2%87.9%5.7%-5-4.7pp
6 or more persons1314.0%2.9%55.0%2.6%+8+9.0pp
Total classifiable households93100.0%100.0%101100.0%100.0%-80.0pp