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, one-person households was the most common household size among households in Kingswood (Penrith - NSW), accounting for 35% (1,400 households). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (21.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in one-person households, which increased by 1,385 households and 27.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Kingswood (Penrith - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kingswood (Penrith - NSW), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
1,400
% of total
35.0%
Change from 2016
+27.1pp
1,400
35.0%
+27.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
1,150
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
1,150
28.7%
+6.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
636
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
636
15.9%
+1.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
496
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-17.4pp
496
12.4%
-17.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
188
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
188
4.7%
-12.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
135
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-8.1pp
135
3.4%
-8.1pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+1,385
+27.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+1,108
+6.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+608
+1.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+439
-17.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+156
-12.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+113
-8.1pp
Data table
Household size for Kingswood (Penrith - NSW). 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 | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 1,400 | 35.0% | 21.8% | 15 | 7.9% | 19.2% | +1,385 | +27.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 1,150 | 28.7% | 29.5% | 42 | 22.0% | 29.6% | +1,108 | +6.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 636 | 15.9% | 17.9% | 28 | 14.7% | 18.3% | +608 | +1.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 496 | 12.4% | 17.6% | 57 | 29.8% | 18.6% | +439 | -17.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 188 | 4.7% | 8.2% | 32 | 16.8% | 8.8% | +156 | -12.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 135 | 3.4% | 4.9% | 22 | 11.5% | 5.5% | +113 | -8.1pp |
| Total | 4,003 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,812 | 0.0pp |