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 Queens Park (NSW), accounting for 28.5% (329 households). This share was lower than Waverley (A) (36%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in one-person households, which increased by 250 households and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Queens Park (NSW) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Queens Park (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Queens Park (NSW), with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
287
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
287
24.9%
+7.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
329
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
-11.4pp
329
28.5%
-11.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
184
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
184
16.0%
-2.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
257
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
257
22.3%
+5.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
85
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
85
7.4%
+0.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
12
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
12
1.0%
-2.8pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+250
+7.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+246
-11.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+146
-2.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+221
+5.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+70
+0.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+4
-2.8pp
Data table
Household size for Queens Park (NSW). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waverley (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 287 | 24.9% | 29.9% | 37 | 17.8% | 27.7% | +250 | +7.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 329 | 28.5% | 36.0% | 83 | 39.9% | 36.0% | +246 | -11.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 184 | 16.0% | 15.0% | 38 | 18.3% | 16.3% | +146 | -2.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 257 | 22.3% | 13.3% | 36 | 17.3% | 13.6% | +221 | +5.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 85 | 7.4% | 4.6% | 15 | 7.2% | 4.8% | +70 | +0.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 12 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 8 | 3.8% | 1.6% | +4 | -2.8pp |
| Total | 1,153 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 208 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +945 | 0.0pp |