Average people per bedroom

At the 2021 Census, Average people per bedroom across Australia was 0.80. It is an average (mean) across the area.

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure. As an average it can be pulled up or down by a few unusually high or low values.

Across the 2,417 SA2 areas with data, Average people per bedroom ranges from 0.10 to 2.00, with a typical (median) area at 0.80. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Yes — Average people per bedroom is measured consistently enough to compare across the 2011, 2016 and 2021 Censuses, so the trend over time is meaningful. Nationally it has fallen from 1.10 in 2011 to 0.80 in 2021.

Use the interactive map to compare Average people per bedroom 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.