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 Wallacia (part), accounting for 28.9% (163 households). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (29.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 156 households, while its share fell by 17.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Wallacia (part) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Wallacia (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wallacia (part), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
125
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
125
22.2%
+2.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
163
% of total
28.9%
Change from 2016
-17.8pp
163
28.9%
-17.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
81
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-12.3pp
81
14.4%
-12.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
105
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+18.6pp
105
18.6%
+18.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
45
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
45
8.0%
+8.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
39
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
39
6.9%
+6.9pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+122
+2.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+156
-17.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+77
-12.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+105
+18.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+45
+8.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+39
+6.9pp
Data table
Household size for Wallacia (part). 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 | 125 | 22.2% | 21.8% | 3 | 20.0% | 19.2% | +122 | +2.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 163 | 28.9% | 29.5% | 7 | 46.7% | 29.6% | +156 | -17.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 81 | 14.4% | 17.9% | 4 | 26.7% | 18.3% | +77 | -12.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 105 | 18.6% | 17.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.6% | +105 | +18.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 45 | 8.0% | 8.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.8% | +45 | +8.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 39 | 6.9% | 4.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% | +39 | +6.9pp |
| Total | 564 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +549 | 0.0pp |