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 Valla (part), accounting for 40% (146 households). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which decreased by 1,474 households, while its share rose by 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Valla (part) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Valla (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Valla (part), with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
68
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
68
18.6%
+1.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
146
% of total
40.0%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
146
40.0%
+10.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
44
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
44
12.1%
-4.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
64
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
64
17.5%
-5.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
21
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
21
5.8%
-3.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
21
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
21
5.8%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
-853
+1.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
-1,474
+10.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-864
-4.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-1,204
-5.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-501
-3.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
-199
+1.8pp
Data table
Household size for Valla (part). 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 | 68 | 18.6% | 33.1% | 921 | 16.9% | 31.9% | -853 | +1.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 146 | 40.0% | 38.1% | 1,620 | 29.7% | 39.1% | -1,474 | +10.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 44 | 12.1% | 11.7% | 908 | 16.6% | 11.9% | -864 | -4.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 64 | 17.5% | 9.3% | 1,268 | 23.2% | 9.4% | -1,204 | -5.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 21 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 522 | 9.6% | 5.1% | -501 | -3.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 21 | 5.8% | 2.8% | 220 | 4.0% | 2.7% | -199 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 365 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,457 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5,092 | 0.0pp |