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, one-person households was the most common household size among households in Whyalla Stuart, accounting for 41.6% (1,175 households). This share was higher than Whyalla (C) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in one-person households, which increased by 1,175 households and 41.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Whyalla Stuart - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Whyalla Stuart in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whyalla (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whyalla Stuart, with comparison markers for Whyalla (C).
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
2021 count
1,175
% of total
41.6%
Change from 2016
+41.6pp
1,175
41.6%
+41.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
2021 count
909
% of total
32.2%
Change from 2016
-67.8pp
909
32.2%
-67.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
2021 count
350
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
350
12.4%
+12.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
2021 count
235
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
235
8.3%
+8.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
2021 count
109
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
109
3.9%
+3.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
2021 count
49
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
49
1.7%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Number Of Persons Usually Resident One
+1,175
+41.6pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two
+906
-67.8pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three
+350
+12.4pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four
+235
+8.3pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five
+109
+3.9pp
Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More
+49
+1.7pp
Data table
Household size for Whyalla Stuart. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whyalla (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Whyalla (C)% | Count | % | Whyalla (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident One | 1,175 | 41.6% | 36.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 34.2% | +1,175 | +41.6pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Two | 909 | 32.2% | 34.2% | 3 | 100.0% | 34.1% | +906 | -67.8pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Three | 350 | 12.4% | 13.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 13.5% | +350 | +12.4pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Four | 235 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 11.7% | +235 | +8.3pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Five | 109 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 4.8% | +109 | +3.9pp |
| Number Of Persons Usually Resident Six Or More | 49 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% | +49 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 2,826 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,823 | 0.0pp |