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, two-person households was the most common household size among households in North Mackay, accounting for 35% (886 households). This share was lower than Mackay (R) (35.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 858 households, while its share fell by 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
North Mackay - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for North Mackay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Mackay, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
867
% of total
34.3%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
867
34.3%
+5.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
886
% of total
35.0%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
886
35.0%
-9.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
353
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
353
13.9%
+6.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
254
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
254
10.0%
+0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
118
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
118
4.7%
+4.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
54
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
54
2.1%
+2.1pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+849
+5.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+858
-9.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+348
+6.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+248
+0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+118
+4.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+54
+2.1pp
Data table
Household size for North Mackay. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 867 | 34.3% | 23.9% | 18 | 28.6% | 23.5% | +849 | +5.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 886 | 35.0% | 35.6% | 28 | 44.4% | 36.0% | +858 | -9.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 353 | 13.9% | 15.3% | 5 | 7.9% | 15.9% | +348 | +6.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 254 | 10.0% | 14.9% | 6 | 9.5% | 15.1% | +248 | +0.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 118 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.8% | +118 | +4.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 54 | 2.1% | 3.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.8% | +54 | +2.1pp |
| Total | 2,531 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,468 | 0.0pp |