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 Yattalunga (SA), accounting for 41.1% (44 households). This share was higher than Playford (C) (31%).

Section overview

Household size

Yattalunga (SA) - Households (Enumerated)

This table summarises household size for Yattalunga (SA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.

Household size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Yattalunga (SA), with comparison markers for Playford (C).

Yattalunga (SA)
Playford (C)

Number Of Persons Usually Resident One

2021 count

8

% of total

7.5%

Change from 2016

-

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two

2021 count

44

% of total

41.1%

Change from 2016

-

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three

2021 count

11

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

-

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four

2021 count

17

% of total

15.9%

Change from 2016

-

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five

2021 count

14

% of total

13.1%

Change from 2016

-

Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More

2021 count

5

% of total

4.7%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Household size for Yattalunga (SA). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).

Household size for Yattalunga (SA). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
Household size for Yattalunga (SA). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Playford (C)%Count%Playford (C)%Countpp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One87.5%25.9%--26.0%--
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two4441.1%31.0%--31.8%--
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three1110.3%16.7%--16.4%--
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four1715.9%14.4%--14.6%--
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five1413.1%6.8%--6.6%--
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More54.7%5.2%--4.6%--
Total107100.0%100.0%--100.0%--