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, 3 persons was the most common household size among households in Manor Lakes, accounting for 26.9% (1,002 households). This share was higher than Wyndham (C) (21.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in 3 persons, which increased by 766 households and 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Household size
Manor Lakes - Households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household size for Manor Lakes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.
Household size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Manor Lakes, with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).
1 person
2021 count
327
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
327
8.8%
-6.6pp
2 persons
2021 count
825
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
825
22.2%
-4.1pp
3 persons
2021 count
1,002
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
1,002
26.9%
+5.5pp
4 persons
2021 count
1,001
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
1,001
26.9%
+5.1pp
5 persons
2021 count
335
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
335
9.0%
-0.3pp
6 or more persons
2021 count
228
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
228
6.1%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Household size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
1 person
+157
-6.6pp
2 persons
+535
-4.1pp
3 persons
+766
+5.5pp
4 persons
+760
+5.1pp
5 persons
+233
-0.3pp
6 or more persons
+164
+0.3pp
Data table
Household size for Manor Lakes. Household size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wyndham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wyndham (C)% | Count | % | Wyndham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| 1 person | 327 | 8.8% | 15.2% | 170 | 15.4% | 15.1% | +157 | -6.6pp |
| 2 persons | 825 | 22.2% | 24.7% | 290 | 26.3% | 26.0% | +535 | -4.1pp |
| 3 persons | 1,002 | 26.9% | 21.6% | 236 | 21.4% | 21.4% | +766 | +5.5pp |
| 4 persons | 1,001 | 26.9% | 23.2% | 241 | 21.8% | 22.1% | +760 | +5.1pp |
| 5 persons | 335 | 9.0% | 9.1% | 102 | 9.3% | 9.3% | +233 | -0.3pp |
| 6 or more persons | 228 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 64 | 5.8% | 6.0% | +164 | +0.3pp |
| Total classifiable households | 3,720 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,102 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,618 | 0.0pp |