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 Strathmore (Vic.), accounting for 29% (894 households). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (31.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 854 households, while its share fell by 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Strathmore (Vic.) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Strathmore (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Strathmore (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
599
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
599
19.4%
+3.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
894
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
894
29.0%
-8.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
492
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
492
15.9%
-3.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
735
% of total
23.8%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
735
23.8%
+3.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
287
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
287
9.3%
+4.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
74
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
74
2.4%
+2.4pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+582
+3.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+854
-8.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+471
-3.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+713
+3.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+282
+4.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+74
+2.4pp
Data table
Household size for Strathmore (Vic.). 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 | 599 | 19.4% | 29.2% | 17 | 15.7% | 26.4% | +582 | +3.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 894 | 29.0% | 31.8% | 40 | 37.0% | 32.3% | +854 | -8.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 492 | 15.9% | 15.8% | 21 | 19.4% | 16.4% | +471 | -3.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 735 | 23.8% | 16.0% | 22 | 20.4% | 16.7% | +713 | +3.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 287 | 9.3% | 5.6% | 5 | 4.6% | 6.2% | +282 | +4.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 74 | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | +74 | +2.4pp |
| Total | 3,086 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,978 | 0.0pp |