# Average household size by Capital City (2016)

Average number of people usually resident per household.

Across 16 areas — median 2.5, range 2.3–3.2.

## Highest (GCCSA)

| Area | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rest of NT | 3.2 |
| Greater Sydney | 2.8 |
| Greater Melbourne | 2.7 |
| Greater Brisbane | 2.7 |
| Greater Darwin | 2.7 |
| Greater Perth | 2.6 |
| Rest of Qld | 2.5 |
| Greater Adelaide | 2.5 |
| Rest of WA | 2.5 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 2.5 |

## Lowest

| Area | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rest of Tas. | 2.3 |
| Rest of SA | 2.3 |
| Greater Hobart | 2.4 |
| Rest of Vic. | 2.4 |
| Rest of NSW | 2.4 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 2.5 |
| Rest of WA | 2.5 |
| Greater Adelaide | 2.5 |
| Rest of Qld | 2.5 |
| Greater Perth | 2.6 |

Interactive map: https://censusatlas.au/map/average-household-size/gccsa/2016