2.9 → 0.0%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.9
- 2016: 2.9
- 2021: 2.9
Average number of people usually resident per household.
2208, NSW · Postcode
How families and households are made up across the area.
More people are living in one-parent families in postcode 2208 than in 2011. This area is known for its large households, with the typical home holding 2.9 people, which is higher than both the state and national figures.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2208, NSW — higher than 89% of areas.
| 2208, NSW | 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Georges River | 2.8 |
| New South Wales | 2.6 |
| Australia | 2.5 |
Average household size.
Homes here are larger than most areas, and very few people live alone at 18.7%. This is well below the national figure of 25.6%, while the typical home size has remained steady since 2011.
2.9 → 0.0%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Average number of people usually resident per household.
18.7% ▲ +6.6%
Lower than 83% of postcode areas.
Share of households that are a single person living alone.
In 2208, NSW, the largest group is 2 people at 29%, followed by 4 people (20%) and 1 person (19%).
Family types and one-parent families.
Couples with children make up the largest group at 63.5%. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, rising to 15.5% and sitting a little above the national figure.
15.5% ▲ +18.4%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
Share of people who live in one-parent families.
In 2208, NSW, Couples with children is the majority at 63%; Couples without children is next at 20%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Family & Households in 2208, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2208/2208-nsw/topic/family-households