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 Macksville, accounting for 35.8% (389 households). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 389 households and 35.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Macksville - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Macksville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Macksville, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
344
% of total
31.6%
Change from 2016
+31.6pp
344
31.6%
+31.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
389
% of total
35.8%
Change from 2016
+35.8pp
389
35.8%
+35.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
144
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
144
13.2%
+13.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
111
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
111
10.2%
+10.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
57
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
57
5.2%
+5.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
36
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
36
3.3%
+3.3pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+344
+31.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+389
+35.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+144
+13.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+111
+10.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+57
+5.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+36
+3.3pp
Data table
Household size for Macksville. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 344 | 31.6% | 33.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 31.9% | +344 | +31.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 389 | 35.8% | 38.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 39.1% | +389 | +35.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 144 | 13.2% | 11.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.9% | +144 | +13.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 111 | 10.2% | 9.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.4% | +111 | +10.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 57 | 5.2% | 4.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.1% | +57 | +5.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 36 | 3.3% | 2.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 2.7% | +36 | +3.3pp |
| Total | 1,087 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,084 | 0.0pp |