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 Narrandera (A), accounting for 36.3% (778 households). This share was similar to Regional NSW (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in four-person households, which decreased by 41 households and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Narrandera (A) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Narrandera (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narrandera (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
685
% of total
32.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
685
32.0%
+0.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
778
% of total
36.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
778
36.3%
+1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
273
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
273
12.8%
+0.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
208
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
208
9.7%
-1.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
126
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
126
5.9%
-0.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
70
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
70
3.3%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+1
+0.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+19
+1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+6
+0.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-41
-1.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-9
-0.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+11
+0.6pp
Data table
Household size for Narrandera (A). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 685 | 32.0% | 27.9% | 684 | 31.8% | 27.5% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 778 | 36.3% | 36.4% | 759 | 35.3% | 36.3% | +19 | +1.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 273 | 12.8% | 14.1% | 267 | 12.4% | 14.2% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 208 | 9.7% | 13.0% | 249 | 11.6% | 13.2% | -41 | -1.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 126 | 5.9% | 5.8% | 135 | 6.3% | 6.0% | -9 | -0.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 70 | 3.3% | 2.8% | 59 | 2.7% | 2.8% | +11 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,148 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7 | 0.0pp |