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 Tara (Qld), accounting for 37% (283 households). This share was higher than Western Downs (R) (35.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in one-person households, which increased by 240 households and 18.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Tara (Qld) - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Tara (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tara (Qld), with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
270
% of total
35.3%
Change from 2016
+18.4pp
270
35.3%
+18.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
283
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
283
37.0%
+1.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
93
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
93
12.2%
-3.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
55
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-13.1pp
55
7.2%
-13.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
29
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
29
3.8%
-6.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
32
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
32
4.2%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+240
+18.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+220
+1.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+66
-3.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+19
-13.1pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+11
-6.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+26
+0.8pp
Data table
Household size for Tara (Qld). Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Western Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | % | Western Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 270 | 35.3% | 27.2% | 30 | 16.9% | 25.6% | +240 | +18.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 283 | 37.0% | 35.8% | 63 | 35.6% | 36.2% | +220 | +1.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 93 | 12.2% | 13.5% | 27 | 15.3% | 13.8% | +66 | -3.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 55 | 7.2% | 12.5% | 36 | 20.3% | 13.3% | +19 | -13.1pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 29 | 3.8% | 6.7% | 18 | 10.2% | 7.3% | +11 | -6.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 32 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 6 | 3.4% | 3.7% | +26 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 765 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +588 | 0.0pp |