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 Bulleen, accounting for 33.9% (1,440 households). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (32.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 1,428 households, while its share fell by 0.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Bulleen - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Bulleen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bulleen, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
945
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
945
22.2%
-12.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
1,440
% of total
33.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,440
33.9%
-0.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
744
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
744
17.5%
+17.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
772
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
772
18.2%
+9.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
261
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
261
6.1%
-5.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
84
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
84
2.0%
+2.0pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+933
-12.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+1,428
-0.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+744
+17.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+769
+9.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+257
-5.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+84
+2.0pp
Data table
Household size for Bulleen. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Manningham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 945 | 22.2% | 20.2% | 12 | 34.3% | 18.6% | +933 | -12.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 1,440 | 33.9% | 32.7% | 12 | 34.3% | 32.1% | +1,428 | -0.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 744 | 17.5% | 18.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.2% | +744 | +17.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 772 | 18.2% | 19.2% | 3 | 8.6% | 19.8% | +769 | +9.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 261 | 6.1% | 7.1% | 4 | 11.4% | 8.3% | +257 | -5.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 84 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.0% | +84 | +2.0pp |
| Total | 4,248 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,213 | 0.0pp |