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, one-person households was the most common household size among households in Mapoon (S), accounting for 22.3% (21 households). This share was lower than Regional Qld (25.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in four-person households, which increased by 10 households and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Mapoon (S) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Mapoon (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mapoon (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
21
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
21
22.3%
+0.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
16
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
16
17.0%
-3.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
13
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
13
13.8%
+4.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
15
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
15
16.0%
+10.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
18
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
18
19.1%
-4.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
13
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
13
13.8%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+3
+0.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
-1
-3.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+5
+4.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+10
+10.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-2
-4.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+3
+1.9pp
Data table
Household size for Mapoon (S). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 21 | 22.3% | 25.6% | 18 | 21.4% | 24.9% | +3 | +0.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 16 | 17.0% | 36.9% | 17 | 20.2% | 36.8% | -1 | -3.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 13 | 13.8% | 14.9% | 8 | 9.5% | 15.2% | +5 | +4.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 15 | 16.0% | 13.6% | 5 | 6.0% | 14.0% | +10 | +10.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 18 | 19.1% | 5.8% | 20 | 23.8% | 6.0% | -2 | -4.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 13 | 13.8% | 3.2% | 10 | 11.9% | 3.2% | +3 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 94 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |