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, 4 persons was the most common household size among households in Caddens, accounting for 26.6% (266 households). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (17.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 4 persons, which increased by 197 households and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Caddens - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Caddens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Caddens, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
1 person
2021 count
141
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
141
14.1%
+1.6pp
2 persons
2021 count
199
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-11.4pp
199
19.9%
-11.4pp
3 persons
2021 count
191
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
191
19.1%
+1.2pp
4 persons
2021 count
266
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
266
26.6%
+6.1pp
5 persons
2021 count
143
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
143
14.3%
+3.5pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
60
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
60
6.0%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
+99
+1.6pp
2 persons
+93
-11.4pp
3 persons
+130
+1.2pp
4 persons
+197
+6.1pp
5 persons
+106
+3.5pp
6 or more persons
+37
-0.8pp
Data table
Household size for Caddens. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 141 | 14.1% | 21.8% | 42 | 12.5% | 19.2% | +99 | +1.6pp |
| 2 persons | 199 | 19.9% | 29.5% | 106 | 31.3% | 29.6% | +93 | -11.4pp |
| 3 persons | 191 | 19.1% | 17.9% | 61 | 17.9% | 18.3% | +130 | +1.2pp |
| 4 persons | 266 | 26.6% | 17.6% | 69 | 20.5% | 18.6% | +197 | +6.1pp |
| 5 persons | 143 | 14.3% | 8.2% | 37 | 10.8% | 8.8% | +106 | +3.5pp |
| 6 or more persons | 60 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 23 | 6.8% | 5.5% | +37 | -0.8pp |
| Total classifiable households | 1,000 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 339 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +661 | 0.0pp |