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 Swanfels, accounting for 37.5% (21 households). This share was lower than Southern Downs (R) (39.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 6 or more persons, which increased by 6 households and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Swanfels - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Swanfels in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Swanfels, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
1 person
2021 count
18
% of total
32.1%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
18
32.1%
-3.2pp
2 persons
2021 count
21
% of total
37.5%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
21
37.5%
-3.7pp
3 persons
2021 count
3
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
3
5.4%
-0.5pp
4 persons
2021 count
9
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
9
16.1%
+2.4pp
5 persons
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-11.8pp
0
0.0%
-11.8pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
6
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
6
10.7%
+10.7pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
0
-3.2pp
2 persons
0
-3.7pp
3 persons
0
-0.5pp
4 persons
+2
+2.4pp
5 persons
-6
-11.8pp
6 or more persons
+6
+10.7pp
Data table
Household size for Swanfels. 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 | 18 | 32.1% | 29.4% | 18 | 35.3% | 28.1% | 0 | -3.2pp |
| 2 persons | 21 | 37.5% | 39.7% | 21 | 41.2% | 38.7% | 0 | -3.7pp |
| 3 persons | 3 | 5.4% | 12.2% | 3 | 5.9% | 13.0% | 0 | -0.5pp |
| 4 persons | 9 | 16.1% | 10.3% | 7 | 13.7% | 11.4% | +2 | +2.4pp |
| 5 persons | 0 | 0.0% | 5.3% | 6 | 11.8% | 5.5% | -6 | -11.8pp |
| 6 or more persons | 6 | 10.7% | 3.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% | +6 | +10.7pp |
| Total classifiable households | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 51 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |