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 Donvale, accounting for 31.1% (1,344 households). This share was lower than Manningham (C) (32.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 1,344 households and 31.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Donvale - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Donvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Donvale, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
865
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
865
20.0%
-3.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
1,344
% of total
31.1%
Change from 2016
+31.1pp
1,344
31.1%
+31.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
744
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
744
17.2%
-5.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
904
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-9.9pp
904
20.9%
-9.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
347
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
347
8.0%
+8.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
117
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
117
2.7%
+2.7pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+862
-3.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+1,344
+31.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+741
-5.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+900
-9.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+347
+8.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+117
+2.7pp
Data table
Household size for Donvale. 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 | 865 | 20.0% | 20.2% | 3 | 23.1% | 18.6% | +862 | -3.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 1,344 | 31.1% | 32.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 32.1% | +1,344 | +31.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 744 | 17.2% | 18.1% | 3 | 23.1% | 18.2% | +741 | -5.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 904 | 20.9% | 19.2% | 4 | 30.8% | 19.8% | +900 | -9.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 347 | 8.0% | 7.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.3% | +347 | +8.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 117 | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.0% | +117 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 4,321 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,308 | 0.0pp |