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 Burren Junction, accounting for 44.6% (33 households). This share was higher than Walgett (A) (34.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 1 person, which decreased by 18 households and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Burren Junction - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Burren Junction in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Walgett (A) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burren Junction, with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
1 person
2021 count
17
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
17
23.0%
-11.0pp
2 persons
2021 count
33
% of total
44.6%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
33
44.6%
+11.6pp
3 persons
2021 count
7
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
7
9.5%
-3.1pp
4 persons
2021 count
6
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
6
8.1%
-6.5pp
5 persons
2021 count
10
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
10
13.5%
+4.8pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
0
0.0%
-2.9pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
-18
-11.0pp
2 persons
-1
+11.6pp
3 persons
-6
-3.1pp
4 persons
-9
-6.5pp
5 persons
+1
+4.8pp
6 or more persons
-3
-2.9pp
Data table
Household size for Burren Junction. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Walgett (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Walgett (A)% | Count | % | Walgett (A)% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 17 | 23.0% | 37.4% | 35 | 34.0% | 37.4% | -18 | -11.0pp |
| 2 persons | 33 | 44.6% | 34.5% | 34 | 33.0% | 32.5% | -1 | +11.6pp |
| 3 persons | 7 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 13 | 12.6% | 11.3% | -6 | -3.1pp |
| 4 persons | 6 | 8.1% | 7.7% | 15 | 14.6% | 9.7% | -9 | -6.5pp |
| 5 persons | 10 | 13.5% | 4.9% | 9 | 8.7% | 4.7% | +1 | +4.8pp |
| 6 or more persons | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% | 3 | 2.9% | 4.5% | -3 | -2.9pp |
| Total classifiable households | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |