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 Warradale, accounting for 35.3% (853 households). This share was higher than Marion (C) (33.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 850 households, while its share fell by 24.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Warradale - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Warradale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warradale, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
708
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
+29.3pp
708
29.3%
+29.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
853
% of total
35.3%
Change from 2016
-24.7pp
853
35.3%
-24.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
386
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-44.0pp
386
16.0%
-44.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
341
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
341
14.1%
+14.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
113
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
113
4.7%
+4.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
27
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
27
1.1%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+708
+29.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+850
-24.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+383
-44.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+341
+14.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+113
+4.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+27
+1.1pp
Data table
Household size for Warradale. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 708 | 29.3% | 29.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 29.1% | +708 | +29.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 853 | 35.3% | 33.6% | 3 | 60.0% | 33.7% | +850 | -24.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 386 | 16.0% | 16.5% | 3 | 60.0% | 16.4% | +383 | -44.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 341 | 14.1% | 14.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 14.6% | +341 | +14.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 113 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.5% | +113 | +4.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 27 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +27 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 2,417 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,412 | 0.0pp |