Housing
Dwelling type
About this topic
Dwelling type shows the structure of dwellings, such as separate houses, medium density housing, and higher density housing. It is a core measure of built form and residential density within an area.
This topic helps explain the housing role of an area and the kinds of households it may attract. It is best read with household size, household type, tenure, and age structure, because built form and population characteristics are closely related.
Interpretation notes
- Dwelling structure describes the physical form of dwellings counted on Census night rather than tenure, housing condition, or household makeup.
- It is strongest when read alongside household size and tenure, because structure alone does not show who lives there.
Key insight
In 2021, high density was the most common dwelling type among dwellings in Tamarama, accounting for 42.5% (250 dwellings). This share was lower than Waverley (A) (51.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in high density, which decreased by 77 dwellings and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Dwelling structure
Tamarama - Dwellings (Enumerated)
This table summarises dwelling type for Tamarama in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waverley (A) and change since 2016.
Dwelling structure snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tamarama, with comparison markers for Waverley (A).
Separate house
2021 count
130
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
130
22.1%
+2.8pp
Medium density
2021 count
201
% of total
34.2%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
201
34.2%
+1.6pp
High density
2021 count
250
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
250
42.5%
-6.0pp
Caravans, cabin, houseboat
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Other
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
0
0.0%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Dwelling structure change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Separate house
0
+2.8pp
Medium density
-19
+1.6pp
High density
-77
-6.0pp
Caravans, cabin, houseboat
0
0.0pp
Other
0
0.0pp
Not stated
-4
-0.6pp
Data table
Dwelling type for Tamarama. Dwelling structure. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waverley (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | % | Waverley (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Separate house | 130 | 22.1% | 15.6% | 130 | 19.3% | 15.5% | 0 | +2.8pp |
| Medium density | 201 | 34.2% | 31.0% | 220 | 32.6% | 31.9% | -19 | +1.6pp |
| High density | 250 | 42.5% | 51.4% | 327 | 48.5% | 50.7% | -77 | -6.0pp |
| Caravans, cabin, houseboat | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Total Occupied Private Dwellings | 588 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 674 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -86 | 0.0pp |