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 Wellington (S), accounting for 38% (6,660 households). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 695 households and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Wellington (S) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Wellington (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wellington (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
5,321
% of total
30.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
5,321
30.3%
+0.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
6,660
% of total
38.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
6,660
38.0%
+0.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
2,174
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
2,174
12.4%
-0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
2,005
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
2,005
11.4%
-0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
952
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
952
5.4%
-0.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
422
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
422
2.4%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+546
+0.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+695
+0.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+69
-0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+90
-0.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
-15
-0.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+67
+0.2pp
Data table
Household size for Wellington (S). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 5,321 | 30.3% | 29.3% | 4,775 | 29.7% | 29.0% | +546 | +0.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 6,660 | 38.0% | 36.4% | 5,965 | 37.1% | 36.2% | +695 | +0.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 2,174 | 12.4% | 13.6% | 2,105 | 13.1% | 13.6% | +69 | -0.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 2,005 | 11.4% | 12.6% | 1,915 | 11.9% | 12.9% | +90 | -0.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 952 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 967 | 6.0% | 5.9% | -15 | -0.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 422 | 2.4% | 2.4% | 355 | 2.2% | 2.4% | +67 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 17,538 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,082 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,456 | 0.0pp |