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, 6 or more persons was the most common household size among households in Napranum (S), accounting for 20.6% (41 households). This share was higher than Regional Qld (3.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 6 or more persons, which decreased by 14 households and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Napranum (S) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Napranum (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Napranum (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
1 person
2021 count
39
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
39
19.6%
-0.4pp
2 persons
2021 count
32
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
32
16.1%
-0.9pp
3 persons
2021 count
31
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
31
15.6%
-1.4pp
4 persons
2021 count
31
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
31
15.6%
+1.1pp
5 persons
2021 count
21
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
21
10.6%
-1.3pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
41
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
41
20.6%
-2.8pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
-8
-0.4pp
2 persons
-8
-0.9pp
3 persons
-9
-1.4pp
4 persons
-3
+1.1pp
5 persons
-7
-1.3pp
6 or more persons
-14
-2.8pp
Data table
Household size for Napranum (S). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 39 | 19.6% | 25.6% | 47 | 20.0% | 24.9% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| 2 persons | 32 | 16.1% | 36.9% | 40 | 17.0% | 36.8% | -8 | -0.9pp |
| 3 persons | 31 | 15.6% | 14.9% | 40 | 17.0% | 15.2% | -9 | -1.4pp |
| 4 persons | 31 | 15.6% | 13.6% | 34 | 14.5% | 14.0% | -3 | +1.1pp |
| 5 persons | 21 | 10.6% | 5.8% | 28 | 11.9% | 6.0% | -7 | -1.3pp |
| 6 or more persons | 41 | 20.6% | 3.2% | 55 | 23.4% | 3.2% | -14 | -2.8pp |
| Total classifiable households | 199 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 235 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -36 | 0.0pp |