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 Argents Hill, accounting for 36.7% (29 households). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 29 households and 36.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Household size

Argents Hill - Households (Enumerated)

This table summarises household size for Argents Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.

Household size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Argents Hill, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).

Argents Hill
Nambucca (A)

Number Of Persons Usually Resident One

2021 count

18

% of total

22.8%

Change from 2016

-43.9pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two

2021 count

29

% of total

36.7%

Change from 2016

+36.7pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three

2021 count

12

% of total

15.2%

Change from 2016

+15.2pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four

2021 count

7

% of total

8.9%

Change from 2016

+8.9pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five

2021 count

5

% of total

6.3%

Change from 2016

+6.3pp

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More

2021 count

4

% of total

5.1%

Change from 2016

+5.1pp

Data table

Household size for Argents Hill. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).

Household size for Argents Hill. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
Household size for Argents Hill. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Nambucca (A)%Count%Nambucca (A)%Countpp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One1822.8%33.1%466.7%31.9%+14-43.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two2936.7%38.1%00.0%39.1%+29+36.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three1215.2%11.7%00.0%11.9%+12+15.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four78.9%9.3%00.0%9.4%+7+8.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five56.3%4.9%00.0%5.1%+5+6.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More45.1%2.8%00.0%2.7%+4+5.1pp
Total79100.0%100.0%6100.0%100.0%+730.0pp