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 Munno Para West, accounting for 30.2% (784 households). This share was lower than Playford (C) (31%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 762 households, while its share fell by 14.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Munno Para West - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Munno Para West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Munno Para West, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
491
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
491
18.9%
+0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
784
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
-14.7pp
784
30.2%
-14.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
513
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
513
19.8%
+3.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
480
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
480
18.5%
+10.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
193
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
193
7.4%
-2.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
136
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
136
5.2%
+5.2pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+482
+0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+762
-14.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+505
+3.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+476
+10.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+188
-2.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+136
+5.2pp
Data table
Household size for Munno Para West. 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 | 491 | 18.9% | 25.9% | 9 | 18.4% | 26.0% | +482 | +0.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 784 | 30.2% | 31.0% | 22 | 44.9% | 31.8% | +762 | -14.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 513 | 19.8% | 16.7% | 8 | 16.3% | 16.4% | +505 | +3.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 480 | 18.5% | 14.4% | 4 | 8.2% | 14.6% | +476 | +10.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 193 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 5 | 10.2% | 6.6% | +188 | -2.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 136 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% | +136 | +5.2pp |
| Total | 2,595 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 49 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,546 | 0.0pp |