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 Richmond (S), accounting for 34.6% (84 households). This share was lower than Regional Qld (36.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in one-person households, which decreased by 28 households and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Richmond (S) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Richmond (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Richmond (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
61
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
61
25.1%
-5.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
84
% of total
34.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
84
34.6%
-2.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
31
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
31
12.8%
+1.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
34
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
34
14.0%
+0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
21
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
21
8.6%
+2.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
11
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
11
4.5%
+2.8pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
-28
-5.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
-24
-2.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-2
+1.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-5
+0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+2
+2.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+6
+2.8pp
Data table
Household size for Richmond (S). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 61 | 25.1% | 25.6% | 89 | 30.2% | 24.9% | -28 | -5.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 84 | 34.6% | 36.9% | 108 | 36.6% | 36.8% | -24 | -2.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 31 | 12.8% | 14.9% | 33 | 11.2% | 15.2% | -2 | +1.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 34 | 14.0% | 13.6% | 39 | 13.2% | 14.0% | -5 | +0.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 21 | 8.6% | 5.8% | 19 | 6.4% | 6.0% | +2 | +2.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 11 | 4.5% | 3.2% | 5 | 1.7% | 3.2% | +6 | +2.8pp |
| Total | 243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 295 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -52 | 0.0pp |