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 Warrandyte, accounting for 30.5% (548 households). This share was lower than Manningham (C) (32.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 545 households, while its share fell by 19.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Warrandyte - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Warrandyte in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warrandyte, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
249
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
249
13.8%
+13.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
548
% of total
30.5%
Change from 2016
-19.5pp
548
30.5%
-19.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
335
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+18.6pp
335
18.6%
+18.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
398
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
+22.1pp
398
22.1%
+22.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
193
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
193
10.7%
+10.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
77
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
77
4.3%
+4.3pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+249
+13.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+545
-19.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+335
+18.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+398
+22.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+193
+10.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+77
+4.3pp
Data table
Household size for Warrandyte. 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 | 249 | 13.8% | 20.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.6% | +249 | +13.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 548 | 30.5% | 32.7% | 3 | 50.0% | 32.1% | +545 | -19.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 335 | 18.6% | 18.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.2% | +335 | +18.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 398 | 22.1% | 19.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 19.8% | +398 | +22.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 193 | 10.7% | 7.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.3% | +193 | +10.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 77 | 4.3% | 2.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.0% | +77 | +4.3pp |
| Total | 1,798 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,792 | 0.0pp |