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4 people — Household size

Share of household size that is 4 people.

Australia over time

15.4% in 2021

Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.

Explore on the map

See how 4 people varies across Australia.

By block (sa1) By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga) By sub-region (sa3) By region (sa4) By capital city By state / territory By australia By suburb / locality By urban area By urban centre By federal electorate By state electorate By section of state By section of state range By remoteness area

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest 4 people (2021 Census).

  1. Burnside Heights 34.8%
  2. Kellyville Ridge - The Ponds 34.6%
  3. Point Cook - South 34.1%
  4. Glenwood 32.4%
  5. Taylors Hill 32.3%
  6. Rouse Hill - Beaumont Hills 31.9%

Related indicators

Average household size View → One-parent families View → People living alone View →

Frequently asked questions

What is 4 people — Household size in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, 4 people — Household size across Australia was 15.4%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is 4 people — Household size measured?

Share of household size that is 4 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 4 people — Household size vary across Australia?

Across the 2,345 SA2 areas with data, 4 people — Household size ranges from 0.0% to 34.8%, with a typical (median) area at 14.7%.

Can 4 people — Household size be compared across censuses?

Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in 4 people — Household size should be read with caution.

Where can I see 4 people — Household size for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare 4 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). 4 people — Household size [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:household-size:four