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, one-person households was the most common household size among households in Upper Gascoyne (S), accounting for 33.3% (19 households). This share was higher than Regional WA (27.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in three-person households, which decreased by 7 households and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Upper Gascoyne (S) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Upper Gascoyne (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Gascoyne (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
19
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
19
33.3%
+6.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
13
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
13
22.8%
+4.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
4
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
4
7.0%
-11.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
8
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
8
14.0%
-2.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
8
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
8
14.0%
+7.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
6
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
6
10.5%
-2.8pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+3
+6.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+2
+4.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-7
-11.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
-2
-2.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+4
+7.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
-2
-2.8pp
Data table
Household size for Upper Gascoyne (S). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 19 | 33.3% | 27.4% | 16 | 26.7% | 25.6% | +3 | +6.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 13 | 22.8% | 36.1% | 11 | 18.3% | 36.1% | +2 | +4.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 4 | 7.0% | 13.7% | 11 | 18.3% | 14.2% | -7 | -11.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 8 | 14.0% | 13.4% | 10 | 16.7% | 14.2% | -2 | -2.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 8 | 14.0% | 6.2% | 4 | 6.7% | 6.5% | +4 | +7.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 6 | 10.5% | 3.2% | 8 | 13.3% | 3.4% | -2 | -2.8pp |
| Total | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |