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, 2 persons was the most common household size among households in Greenlands (Qld), accounting for 53.8% (49 households). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (39.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 2 persons, which increased by 20 households and 18 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Greenlands (Qld) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Greenlands (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greenlands (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
1 person
2021 count
21
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
21
23.1%
+3.3pp
2 persons
2021 count
49
% of total
53.8%
Change from 2016
+18.0pp
49
53.8%
+18.0pp
3 persons
2021 count
7
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
7
7.7%
-7.1pp
4 persons
2021 count
5
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-10.5pp
5
5.5%
-10.5pp
5 persons
2021 count
8
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
8
8.8%
+3.9pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
0
0.0%
-7.4pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
+5
+3.3pp
2 persons
+20
+18.0pp
3 persons
-5
-7.1pp
4 persons
-8
-10.5pp
5 persons
+4
+3.9pp
6 or more persons
-6
-7.4pp
Data table
Household size for Greenlands (Qld). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 21 | 23.1% | 29.4% | 16 | 19.8% | 28.1% | +5 | +3.3pp |
| 2 persons | 49 | 53.8% | 39.7% | 29 | 35.8% | 38.7% | +20 | +18.0pp |
| 3 persons | 7 | 7.7% | 12.2% | 12 | 14.8% | 13.0% | -5 | -7.1pp |
| 4 persons | 5 | 5.5% | 10.3% | 13 | 16.0% | 11.4% | -8 | -10.5pp |
| 5 persons | 8 | 8.8% | 5.3% | 4 | 4.9% | 5.5% | +4 | +3.9pp |
| 6 or more persons | 0 | 0.0% | 3.1% | 6 | 7.4% | 3.4% | -6 | -7.4pp |
| Total classifiable households | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 81 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |