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 Lake Clifton, accounting for 39.2% (98 households). This share was lower than Waroona (S) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 95 households, while its share fell by 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Lake Clifton - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Lake Clifton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lake Clifton, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
45
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+18.0pp
45
18.0%
+18.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
98
% of total
39.2%
Change from 2016
-10.8pp
98
39.2%
-10.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
33
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
33
13.2%
+13.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
35
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+14.0pp
35
14.0%
+14.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
21
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
21
8.4%
+8.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
18
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+7.2pp
18
7.2%
+7.2pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+45
+18.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+95
-10.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+33
+13.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+35
+14.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+21
+8.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+18
+7.2pp
Data table
Household size for Lake Clifton. 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 | 45 | 18.0% | 28.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 25.5% | +45 | +18.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 98 | 39.2% | 39.6% | 3 | 50.0% | 37.5% | +95 | -10.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 33 | 13.2% | 11.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 15.2% | +33 | +13.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 35 | 14.0% | 11.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.8% | +35 | +14.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 21 | 8.4% | 6.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 6.2% | +21 | +8.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 18 | 7.2% | 3.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.9% | +18 | +7.2pp |
| Total | 250 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +244 | 0.0pp |