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 Capalaba, accounting for 34.6% (2,325 households). This share was lower than Redland (C) (36%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 2,217 households, while its share fell by 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Household size
Capalaba - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Capalaba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Redland (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Capalaba, with comparison markers for Redland (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
1,585
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
1,585
23.6%
+9.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
2,325
% of total
34.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
2,325
34.6%
-1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
1,165
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
1,165
17.3%
-1.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
1,022
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
1,022
15.2%
-3.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
398
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
398
5.9%
-6.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
221
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
221
3.3%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+1,541
+9.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+2,217
-1.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+1,107
-1.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+967
-3.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+362
-6.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+213
+0.7pp
Data table
Household size for Capalaba. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Redland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | % | Redland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 1,585 | 23.6% | 21.9% | 44 | 14.5% | 20.8% | +1,541 | +9.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 2,325 | 34.6% | 36.0% | 108 | 35.6% | 35.4% | +2,217 | -1.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 1,165 | 17.3% | 16.5% | 58 | 19.1% | 16.6% | +1,107 | -1.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 1,022 | 15.2% | 16.3% | 55 | 18.2% | 17.1% | +967 | -3.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 398 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 36 | 11.9% | 6.9% | +362 | -6.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 221 | 3.3% | 3.0% | 8 | 2.6% | 3.2% | +213 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 6,716 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 303 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,413 | 0.0pp |