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 Whittlesea, accounting for 31.7% (673 households). This share was higher than Whittlesea (C) (28.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in two-person households, which increased by 670 households, while its share fell by 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Whittlesea - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Whittlesea in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whittlesea (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whittlesea, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
508
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
+23.9pp
508
23.9%
+23.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
673
% of total
31.7%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
673
31.7%
-5.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
340
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-34.0pp
340
16.0%
-34.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
357
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
+16.8pp
357
16.8%
+16.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
177
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
177
8.3%
+8.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
76
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
76
3.6%
+3.6pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+508
+23.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+670
-5.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+336
-34.0pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+357
+16.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+177
+8.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+76
+3.6pp
Data table
Household size for Whittlesea. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whittlesea (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Whittlesea (C)% | Count | % | Whittlesea (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 508 | 23.9% | 18.2% | 0 | 0.0% | 16.4% | +508 | +23.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 673 | 31.7% | 28.2% | 3 | 37.5% | 28.3% | +670 | -5.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 340 | 16.0% | 19.3% | 4 | 50.0% | 19.8% | +336 | -34.0pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 357 | 16.8% | 21.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 21.5% | +357 | +16.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 177 | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% | +177 | +8.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 76 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.8% | +76 | +3.6pp |
| Total | 2,124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,116 | 0.0pp |