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 Waroona, accounting for 38.6% (428 households). This share was lower than Waroona (S) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 417 households and 15.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Waroona - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Waroona in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waroona, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
316
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
316
28.5%
+0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
428
% of total
38.6%
Change from 2016
+15.2pp
428
38.6%
+15.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
135
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
135
12.2%
-9.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
128
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-11.8pp
128
11.6%
-11.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
69
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
69
6.2%
-0.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
32
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
32
2.9%
-3.5pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+303
+0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+417
+15.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+125
-9.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+117
-11.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+66
-0.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+29
-3.5pp
Data table
Household size for Waroona. 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 | 316 | 28.5% | 28.0% | 13 | 27.7% | 25.5% | +303 | +0.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 428 | 38.6% | 39.6% | 11 | 23.4% | 37.5% | +417 | +15.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 135 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 10 | 21.3% | 15.2% | +125 | -9.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 128 | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11 | 23.4% | 11.8% | +117 | -11.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 69 | 6.2% | 6.4% | 3 | 6.4% | 6.2% | +66 | -0.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 32 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 3 | 6.4% | 3.9% | +29 | -3.5pp |
| Total | 1,108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,061 | 0.0pp |