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 The Gums, accounting for 34% (18 households). This share was lower than Western Downs (R) (35.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 15 households and 14 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
The Gums - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for The Gums in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Western Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Gums, with comparison markers for Western Downs (R).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
13
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+24.5pp
13
24.5%
+24.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
18
% of total
34.0%
Change from 2016
+14.0pp
18
34.0%
+14.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
10
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
10
18.9%
-7.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
5
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-17.3pp
5
9.4%
-17.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
3
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-14.3pp
3
5.7%
-14.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
3
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
3
5.7%
+5.7pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+13
+24.5pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+15
+14.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+6
-7.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+1
-17.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
0
-14.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+3
+5.7pp
Data table
Household size for The Gums. 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 | 13 | 24.5% | 27.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 25.6% | +13 | +24.5pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 18 | 34.0% | 35.8% | 3 | 20.0% | 36.2% | +15 | +14.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 10 | 18.9% | 13.5% | 4 | 26.7% | 13.8% | +6 | -7.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 5 | 9.4% | 12.5% | 4 | 26.7% | 13.3% | +1 | -17.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | 3 | 20.0% | 7.3% | 0 | -14.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 3 | 5.7% | 4.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 3.7% | +3 | +5.7pp |
| Total | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +38 | 0.0pp |