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 Aberfeldie, accounting for 29.5% (405 households). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (31.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in three-person households, which increased by 41 households and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Aberfeldie - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Aberfeldie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Aberfeldie, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
270
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
270
19.7%
+0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
405
% of total
29.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
405
29.5%
+0.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
239
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
239
17.4%
+2.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
304
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
304
22.2%
+0.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
117
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
117
8.5%
-2.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
33
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
33
2.4%
-0.4pp
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+23
+0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+24
+0.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+41
+2.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+18
+0.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-26
-2.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
-4
-0.4pp
Data table
Household size for Aberfeldie. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moonee Valley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 270 | 19.7% | 29.2% | 247 | 18.9% | 26.4% | +23 | +0.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 405 | 29.5% | 31.8% | 381 | 29.2% | 32.3% | +24 | +0.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 239 | 17.4% | 15.8% | 198 | 15.2% | 16.4% | +41 | +2.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 304 | 22.2% | 16.0% | 286 | 21.9% | 16.7% | +18 | +0.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 117 | 8.5% | 5.6% | 143 | 10.9% | 6.2% | -26 | -2.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 33 | 2.4% | 1.6% | 37 | 2.8% | 2.0% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,371 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,306 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +65 | 0.0pp |