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 Bolwarra Heights, accounting for 30.2% (331 households). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (33.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in four-person households, which increased by 203 households and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Bolwarra Heights - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Bolwarra Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bolwarra Heights, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
124
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
124
11.3%
-4.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
331
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
-12.7pp
331
30.2%
-12.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
200
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
200
18.3%
+4.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
264
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
264
24.1%
+6.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
125
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
125
11.4%
+3.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
49
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
49
4.5%
+2.5pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+71
-4.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+182
-12.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+153
+4.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+203
+6.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+97
+3.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+42
+2.5pp
Data table
Household size for Bolwarra Heights. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 124 | 11.3% | 22.2% | 53 | 15.3% | 21.7% | +71 | -4.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 331 | 30.2% | 33.3% | 149 | 42.9% | 33.8% | +182 | -12.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 200 | 18.3% | 17.1% | 47 | 13.5% | 16.8% | +153 | +4.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 264 | 24.1% | 16.8% | 61 | 17.6% | 16.9% | +203 | +6.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 125 | 11.4% | 7.3% | 28 | 8.1% | 7.4% | +97 | +3.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 49 | 4.5% | 3.3% | 7 | 2.0% | 3.4% | +42 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 1,095 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 347 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +748 | 0.0pp |