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 Lockhart River (S), accounting for 23.9% (37 households). This share was lower than Regional Qld (36.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 6 or more persons, which decreased by 22 households and 14.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Lockhart River (S) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Lockhart River (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lockhart River (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
1 person
2021 count
33
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
33
21.3%
-2.6pp
2 persons
2021 count
37
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
37
23.9%
+7.1pp
3 persons
2021 count
23
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
23
14.8%
-3.3pp
4 persons
2021 count
15
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
15
9.7%
+2.6pp
5 persons
2021 count
17
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
17
11.0%
+3.9pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
24
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-14.2pp
24
15.5%
-14.2pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
-4
-2.6pp
2 persons
+11
+7.1pp
3 persons
-5
-3.3pp
4 persons
+4
+2.6pp
5 persons
+6
+3.9pp
6 or more persons
-22
-14.2pp
Data table
Household size for Lockhart River (S). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 33 | 21.3% | 25.6% | 37 | 23.9% | 24.9% | -4 | -2.6pp |
| 2 persons | 37 | 23.9% | 36.9% | 26 | 16.8% | 36.8% | +11 | +7.1pp |
| 3 persons | 23 | 14.8% | 14.9% | 28 | 18.1% | 15.2% | -5 | -3.3pp |
| 4 persons | 15 | 9.7% | 13.6% | 11 | 7.1% | 14.0% | +4 | +2.6pp |
| 5 persons | 17 | 11.0% | 5.8% | 11 | 7.1% | 6.0% | +6 | +3.9pp |
| 6 or more persons | 24 | 15.5% | 3.2% | 46 | 29.7% | 3.2% | -22 | -14.2pp |
| Total classifiable households | 155 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 155 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |