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 Vista, accounting for 31.9% (380 households). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (30.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 362 households and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Para Vista - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Para Vista in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Para Vista, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
369
% of total
31.0%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
369
31.0%
+12.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
380
% of total
31.9%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
380
31.9%
+4.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
167
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
167
14.0%
-7.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
167
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
167
14.0%
-2.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
78
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
78
6.6%
-5.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
32
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
32
2.7%
+2.7pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+357
+12.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+362
+4.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+153
-7.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+156
-2.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+70
-5.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+32
+2.7pp
Data table
Household size for Para Vista. 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 | 369 | 31.0% | 25.7% | 12 | 18.5% | 24.6% | +357 | +12.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 380 | 31.9% | 30.7% | 18 | 27.7% | 32.1% | +362 | +4.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 167 | 14.0% | 16.8% | 14 | 21.5% | 17.4% | +153 | -7.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 167 | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11 | 16.9% | 15.2% | +156 | -2.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 78 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 8 | 12.3% | 6.5% | +70 | -5.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 32 | 2.7% | 4.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% | +32 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 1,190 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,125 | 0.0pp |