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 Doncaster East, accounting for 30.9% (3,377 households). This share was lower than Manningham (C) (32.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 3,377 households and 30.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Doncaster East - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Doncaster East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Doncaster East, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
2,136
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+19.5pp
2,136
19.5%
+19.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
3,377
% of total
30.9%
Change from 2016
+30.9pp
3,377
30.9%
+30.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
2,066
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+18.9pp
2,066
18.9%
+18.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
2,298
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+21.0pp
2,298
21.0%
+21.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
755
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
755
6.9%
+6.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
309
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
309
2.8%
+2.8pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+2,136
+19.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+3,377
+30.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+2,066
+18.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+2,298
+21.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+755
+6.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+309
+2.8pp
Data table
Household size for Doncaster East. 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 | 2,136 | 19.5% | 20.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.6% | +2,136 | +19.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 3,377 | 30.9% | 32.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 32.1% | +3,377 | +30.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 2,066 | 18.9% | 18.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.2% | +2,066 | +18.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 2,298 | 21.0% | 19.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.8% | +2,298 | +21.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 755 | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.3% | +755 | +6.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 309 | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.0% | +309 | +2.8pp |
| Total | 10,939 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% | +10,939 | +100.0pp |