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 Para Hills, accounting for 34.3% (860 households). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (30.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 846 households, while its share fell by 17.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Para Hills - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Para Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Para Hills, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
578
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
578
23.0%
+4.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
860
% of total
34.3%
Change from 2016
-17.6pp
860
34.3%
-17.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
431
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
431
17.2%
+6.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
358
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
358
14.3%
+3.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
173
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
173
6.9%
+6.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
108
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
108
4.3%
+4.3pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+573
+4.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+846
-17.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+428
+6.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+355
+3.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+173
+6.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+108
+4.3pp
Data table
Household size for Para Hills. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 578 | 23.0% | 25.7% | 5 | 18.5% | 24.6% | +573 | +4.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 860 | 34.3% | 30.7% | 14 | 51.9% | 32.1% | +846 | -17.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 431 | 17.2% | 16.8% | 3 | 11.1% | 17.4% | +428 | +6.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 358 | 14.3% | 15.2% | 3 | 11.1% | 15.2% | +355 | +3.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 173 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.5% | +173 | +6.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 108 | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% | +108 | +4.3pp |
| Total | 2,509 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 27 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,482 | 0.0pp |