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 North Burnett (R), accounting for 39.9% (1,558 households). This share was higher than Regional Qld (36.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in five-person households, which decreased by 41 households and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Household size
North Burnett (R) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for North Burnett (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Burnett (R), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
1,227
% of total
31.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,227
31.4%
+0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
1,558
% of total
39.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,558
39.9%
+1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
467
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
467
12.0%
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
363
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
363
9.3%
-0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
184
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
184
4.7%
-1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
100
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
100
2.6%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+26
+0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+35
+1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-5
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-30
-0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-41
-1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
-8
-0.2pp
Data table
Household size for North Burnett (R). 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 | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 1,227 | 31.4% | 25.6% | 1,201 | 30.7% | 24.9% | +26 | +0.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 1,558 | 39.9% | 36.9% | 1,523 | 38.9% | 36.8% | +35 | +1.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 467 | 12.0% | 14.9% | 472 | 12.1% | 15.2% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 363 | 9.3% | 13.6% | 393 | 10.0% | 14.0% | -30 | -0.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 184 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 225 | 5.7% | 6.0% | -41 | -1.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 100 | 2.6% | 3.2% | 108 | 2.8% | 3.2% | -8 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 3,903 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,916 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |