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 Moora (WA), accounting for 35.8% (225 households). This share was similar to Moora (S) (35.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which decreased by 2,505 households, while its share rose by 1.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Moora (WA) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Moora (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moora (S) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moora (WA), with comparison markers for Moora (S).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
200
% of total
31.8%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
200
31.8%
+8.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
225
% of total
35.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
225
35.8%
+1.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
71
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
71
11.3%
-6.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
80
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
80
12.7%
-2.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
32
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
32
5.1%
-0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
16
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
16
2.5%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
-1,643
+8.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
-2,505
+1.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-1,332
-6.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-1,127
-2.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-433
-0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
-253
-0.9pp
Data table
Household size for Moora (WA). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moora (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moora (S)% | Count | % | Moora (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 200 | 31.8% | 31.7% | 1,843 | 23.3% | 28.9% | -1,643 | +8.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 225 | 35.8% | 35.9% | 2,730 | 34.5% | 34.7% | -2,505 | +1.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 71 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 1,403 | 17.7% | 13.7% | -1,332 | -6.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 80 | 12.7% | 13.0% | 1,207 | 15.2% | 12.1% | -1,127 | -2.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 32 | 5.1% | 5.8% | 465 | 5.9% | 8.4% | -433 | -0.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 16 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 269 | 3.4% | 2.5% | -253 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 629 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,915 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7,286 | 0.0pp |