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 Elizabeth South, accounting for 39.8% (457 households). This share was higher than Playford (C) (25.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in one-person households, which increased by 445 households and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Elizabeth South - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Elizabeth South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth South, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
457
% of total
39.8%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
457
39.8%
+13.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
302
% of total
26.3%
Change from 2016
-21.5pp
302
26.3%
-21.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
174
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
174
15.1%
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
100
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
100
8.7%
-2.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
61
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
61
5.3%
+5.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
52
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
52
4.5%
+4.5pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+445
+13.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+280
-21.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+167
-0.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+95
-2.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+61
+5.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+52
+4.5pp
Data table
Household size for Elizabeth South. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 457 | 39.8% | 25.9% | 12 | 26.1% | 26.0% | +445 | +13.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 302 | 26.3% | 31.0% | 22 | 47.8% | 31.8% | +280 | -21.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 174 | 15.1% | 16.7% | 7 | 15.2% | 16.4% | +167 | -0.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 100 | 8.7% | 14.4% | 5 | 10.9% | 14.6% | +95 | -2.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 61 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.6% | +61 | +5.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 52 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% | +52 | +4.5pp |
| Total | 1,149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,103 | 0.0pp |