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, households with six or more people was the most common household size among households in Santa Teresa, accounting for 39.7% (48 households). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (28.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in households with six or more people, which increased by 10 households and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Santa Teresa - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Santa Teresa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Santa Teresa, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
25
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
25
20.7%
+4.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
15
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
15
12.4%
+0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
12
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
12
9.9%
-6.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
15
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
15
12.4%
-1.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
13
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
13
10.7%
+1.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
48
% of total
39.7%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
48
39.7%
+8.0pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+5
+4.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+1
+0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-8
-6.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-2
-1.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+2
+1.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+10
+8.0pp
Data table
Household size for Santa Teresa. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 25 | 20.7% | 23.9% | 20 | 16.7% | 20.2% | +5 | +4.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 15 | 12.4% | 18.8% | 14 | 11.7% | 19.8% | +1 | +0.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 12 | 9.9% | 9.4% | 20 | 16.7% | 11.2% | -8 | -6.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 15 | 12.4% | 11.5% | 17 | 14.2% | 12.5% | -2 | -1.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 13 | 10.7% | 8.7% | 11 | 9.2% | 9.2% | +2 | +1.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 48 | 39.7% | 28.1% | 38 | 31.7% | 27.3% | +10 | +8.0pp |
| Total | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |