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, households with six or more people was the most common household size among households in West Arnhem (R), accounting for 33.9% (407 households). This share was higher than Regional NT (14.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in households with six or more people, which increased by 43 households and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
West Arnhem (R) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for West Arnhem (R) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NT and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Arnhem (R), with comparison markers for Regional NT.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
220
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
220
18.3%
+0.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
216
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
216
18.0%
-0.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
114
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
114
9.5%
-0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
132
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
132
11.0%
0.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
112
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
112
9.3%
-0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
407
% of total
33.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
407
33.9%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+19
+0.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+12
-0.2pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
-2
-0.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+9
0.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
0
-0.7pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+43
+1.5pp
Data table
Household size for West Arnhem (R). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NT.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | % | Regional NT% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 220 | 18.3% | 24.6% | 201 | 17.9% | 23.9% | +19 | +0.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 216 | 18.0% | 26.2% | 204 | 18.2% | 26.5% | +12 | -0.2pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 114 | 9.5% | 14.0% | 116 | 10.3% | 13.7% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 132 | 11.0% | 13.0% | 123 | 11.0% | 13.3% | +9 | 0.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 112 | 9.3% | 8.0% | 112 | 10.0% | 7.8% | 0 | -0.7pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 407 | 33.9% | 14.2% | 364 | 32.4% | 14.8% | +43 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 1,199 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +76 | 0.0pp |