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 Salisbury Heights, accounting for 33.8% (532 households). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (30.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 524 households, while its share fell by 23.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Salisbury Heights - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Salisbury Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury Heights, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
290
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-10.2pp
290
18.4%
-10.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
532
% of total
33.8%
Change from 2016
-23.3pp
532
33.8%
-23.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
269
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+17.1pp
269
17.1%
+17.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
303
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+19.2pp
303
19.2%
+19.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
118
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
118
7.5%
+7.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
71
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
71
4.5%
+4.5pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+286
-10.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+524
-23.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+269
+17.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+303
+19.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+118
+7.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+71
+4.5pp
Data table
Household size for Salisbury Heights. 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 | 290 | 18.4% | 25.7% | 4 | 28.6% | 24.6% | +286 | -10.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 532 | 33.8% | 30.7% | 8 | 57.1% | 32.1% | +524 | -23.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 269 | 17.1% | 16.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 17.4% | +269 | +17.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 303 | 19.2% | 15.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.2% | +303 | +19.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 118 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.5% | +118 | +7.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 71 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% | +71 | +4.5pp |
| Total | 1,576 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,562 | 0.0pp |