Indicator
5 people — Household size
Share of household size that is 5 people.
Australia over time
- 2021: 6.3%
Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.
Explore on the map
See how 5 people varies across Australia.
Highest areas
SA2 areas with the highest 5 people (2021 Census).
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Frequently asked questions
What is 5 people — Household size in Australia?
At the 2021 Census, 5 people — Household size across Australia was 6.3%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.
How is 5 people — Household size measured?
Share of household size that is 5 people. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.
How does 5 people — Household size vary across Australia?
Across the 2,345 SA2 areas with data, 5 people — Household size ranges from 0.0% to 17.7%, with a typical (median) area at 6.3%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.
Can 5 people — Household size be compared across censuses?
Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in 5 people — Household size should be read with caution.
Where can I see 5 people — Household size for my area?
Use the interactive map to compare 5 people — Household size down to block (sa1) and statistical area 2 (sa2) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 5 people — Household size [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:household-size:five