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 Waikiki, accounting for 34.5% (1,560 households). This share was higher than Rockingham (C) (32.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 1,560 households and 34.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Waikiki - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Waikiki in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Rockingham (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waikiki, with comparison markers for Rockingham (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
1,041
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
+23.1pp
1,041
23.1%
+23.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
1,560
% of total
34.5%
Change from 2016
+34.5pp
1,560
34.5%
+34.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
767
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+17.0pp
767
17.0%
+17.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
687
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-84.8pp
687
15.2%
-84.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
300
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
300
6.6%
+6.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
159
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
159
3.5%
+3.5pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+1,041
+23.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+1,560
+34.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+767
+17.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+684
-84.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+300
+6.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+159
+3.5pp
Data table
Household size for Waikiki. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Rockingham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | % | Rockingham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 1,041 | 23.1% | 23.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 20.5% | +1,041 | +23.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 1,560 | 34.5% | 32.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 33.0% | +1,560 | +34.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 767 | 17.0% | 16.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 17.3% | +767 | +17.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 687 | 15.2% | 16.7% | 3 | 100.0% | 18.0% | +684 | -84.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 300 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 7.7% | +300 | +6.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 159 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% | +159 | +3.5pp |
| Total | 4,516 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,513 | 0.0pp |