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 Sunrise Beach, accounting for 38.7% (543 households). This share was lower than Noosa (S) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 517 households and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Sunrise Beach - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Sunrise Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sunrise Beach, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
298
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
298
21.2%
-0.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
543
% of total
38.7%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
543
38.7%
+5.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
234
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
234
16.7%
+4.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
241
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
241
17.2%
+5.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
76
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
76
5.4%
-6.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
16
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-11.6pp
16
1.1%
-11.6pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+281
-0.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+517
+5.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+224
+4.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+232
+5.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+67
-6.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+6
-11.6pp
Data table
Household size for Sunrise Beach. 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 | 298 | 21.2% | 24.4% | 17 | 21.5% | 24.6% | +281 | -0.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 543 | 38.7% | 42.5% | 26 | 32.9% | 41.9% | +517 | +5.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 234 | 16.7% | 13.7% | 10 | 12.7% | 14.2% | +224 | +4.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 241 | 17.2% | 12.6% | 9 | 11.4% | 12.5% | +232 | +5.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 76 | 5.4% | 4.8% | 9 | 11.4% | 4.8% | +67 | -6.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 16 | 1.1% | 2.0% | 10 | 12.7% | 2.0% | +6 | -11.6pp |
| Total | 1,404 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,325 | 0.0pp |