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 Ringtail Creek, accounting for 39.7% (29 households). This share was lower than Noosa (S) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in one-person households, which decreased by 1,695 households and 21.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Ringtail Creek - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Ringtail Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ringtail Creek, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
12
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-21.7pp
12
16.4%
-21.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
29
% of total
39.7%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
29
39.7%
+3.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
18
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
18
24.7%
+12.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
6
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
6
8.2%
+0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
3
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
3
4.1%
+1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
0
0.0%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
-1,695
-21.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
-1,594
+3.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-542
+12.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-357
+0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-137
+1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
-79
-1.8pp
Data table
Household size for Ringtail Creek. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 12 | 16.4% | 24.4% | 1,707 | 38.1% | 24.6% | -1,695 | -21.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 29 | 39.7% | 42.5% | 1,623 | 36.3% | 41.9% | -1,594 | +3.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 18 | 24.7% | 13.7% | 560 | 12.5% | 14.2% | -542 | +12.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 6 | 8.2% | 12.6% | 363 | 8.1% | 12.5% | -357 | +0.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 3 | 4.1% | 4.8% | 140 | 3.1% | 4.8% | -137 | +1.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% | 79 | 1.8% | 2.0% | -79 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 73 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,477 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,404 | 0.0pp |