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 Eglinton (WA), accounting for 31.7% (392 households). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (30.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 364 households, while its share fell by 40.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Eglinton (WA) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Eglinton (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eglinton (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
197
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-27.7pp
197
15.9%
-27.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
392
% of total
31.7%
Change from 2016
-40.1pp
392
31.7%
-40.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
257
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+20.8pp
257
20.8%
+20.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
239
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+19.3pp
239
19.3%
+19.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
111
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
111
9.0%
+9.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
45
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
45
3.6%
+3.6pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+180
-27.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+364
-40.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+257
+20.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+239
+19.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+111
+9.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+45
+3.6pp
Data table
Household size for Eglinton (WA). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 197 | 15.9% | 19.1% | 17 | 43.6% | 16.9% | +180 | -27.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 392 | 31.7% | 30.1% | 28 | 71.8% | 30.4% | +364 | -40.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 257 | 20.8% | 18.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 18.9% | +257 | +20.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 239 | 19.3% | 19.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 20.7% | +239 | +19.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 111 | 9.0% | 8.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 8.5% | +111 | +9.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 45 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.5% | +45 | +3.6pp |
| Total | 1,237 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,198 | 0.0pp |