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, 2 persons was the most common household size among households in Mulgoa, accounting for 28.5% (167 households). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (29.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 5 persons, which increased by 29 households and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Mulgoa - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Mulgoa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mulgoa, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
1 person
2021 count
78
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
78
13.3%
+1.7pp
2 persons
2021 count
167
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
167
28.5%
-2.6pp
3 persons
2021 count
90
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
90
15.4%
+1.4pp
4 persons
2021 count
112
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
112
19.1%
-1.1pp
5 persons
2021 count
92
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
92
15.7%
+3.9pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
49
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
49
8.4%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
+16
+1.7pp
2 persons
+1
-2.6pp
3 persons
+15
+1.4pp
4 persons
+4
-1.1pp
5 persons
+29
+3.9pp
6 or more persons
-3
-1.3pp
Data table
Household size for Mulgoa. 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 | 78 | 13.3% | 21.8% | 62 | 11.6% | 19.2% | +16 | +1.7pp |
| 2 persons | 167 | 28.5% | 29.5% | 166 | 31.1% | 29.6% | +1 | -2.6pp |
| 3 persons | 90 | 15.4% | 17.9% | 75 | 14.0% | 18.3% | +15 | +1.4pp |
| 4 persons | 112 | 19.1% | 17.6% | 108 | 20.2% | 18.6% | +4 | -1.1pp |
| 5 persons | 92 | 15.7% | 8.2% | 63 | 11.8% | 8.8% | +29 | +3.9pp |
| 6 or more persons | 49 | 8.4% | 4.9% | 52 | 9.7% | 5.5% | -3 | -1.3pp |
| Total classifiable households | 585 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 534 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +51 | 0.0pp |