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 Mulgoa, accounting for 28.5% (167 households). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (29.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 154 households, while its share fell by 13.4 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).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
78
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
78
13.3%
+3.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
167
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
-13.4pp
167
28.5%
-13.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
90
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-10.4pp
90
15.4%
-10.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
112
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
112
19.1%
+6.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
92
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+15.7pp
92
15.7%
+15.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
49
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
49
8.4%
+8.4pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+75
+3.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+154
-13.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+82
-10.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+108
+6.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+92
+15.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+49
+8.4pp
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 | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 78 | 13.3% | 21.8% | 3 | 9.7% | 19.2% | +75 | +3.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 167 | 28.5% | 29.5% | 13 | 41.9% | 29.6% | +154 | -13.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 90 | 15.4% | 17.9% | 8 | 25.8% | 18.3% | +82 | -10.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 112 | 19.1% | 17.6% | 4 | 12.9% | 18.6% | +108 | +6.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 92 | 15.7% | 8.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.8% | +92 | +15.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 49 | 8.4% | 4.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% | +49 | +8.4pp |
| Total | 585 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 31 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +554 | 0.0pp |