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 Hamel, accounting for 42.7% (41 households). This share was higher than Waroona (S) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 38 households and 23.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Hamel - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Hamel in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hamel, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
20
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
-66.7pp
20
20.8%
-66.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
41
% of total
42.7%
Change from 2016
+23.9pp
41
42.7%
+23.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
13
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+13.5pp
13
13.5%
+13.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
10
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
10
10.4%
+10.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
10
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
10
10.4%
+10.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
9
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
9
9.4%
+9.4pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+6
-66.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+38
+23.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+13
+13.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+10
+10.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+10
+10.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+9
+9.4pp
Data table
Household size for Hamel. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waroona (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waroona (S)% | Count | % | Waroona (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 20 | 20.8% | 28.0% | 14 | 87.5% | 25.5% | +6 | -66.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 41 | 42.7% | 39.6% | 3 | 18.8% | 37.5% | +38 | +23.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 13 | 13.5% | 11.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.2% | +13 | +13.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 10 | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.8% | +10 | +10.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 10 | 10.4% | 6.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.2% | +10 | +10.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 9 | 9.4% | 3.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.9% | +9 | +9.4pp |
| Total | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +80 | 0.0pp |