Cranbourne North (PSP)
Number of bedrooms per dwelling
Dwellings with 4 bedrooms were the most common in Cranbourne North (PSP) in 2021.
The Number of Bedrooms in a dwelling is an indicator of the size of dwellings, and when combined with Dwelling Type information, provides insight into the role Cranbourne North (PSP) plays in the housing market. For example, an area of high density dwellings that are predominantly 1-2 bedroom are likely to attract students, single workers and young couples, whereas a high density area with dwellings that are predominantly 2-3 bedroom may attract more empty nesters and some families.
In combination with Household Type and Household Size, the Number of Bedrooms can also indicate issues around housing affordability, overcrowding and other socio-economic factors.
Derived from the Census question:
'How many bedrooms are there in this dwelling?'
Occupied private dwellings
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| Cranbourne North (PSP) - Households (Enumerated) | 2021 | 2006 | Change | |||||
| Number of bedrooms | Number | % | Yarra Ranges Council % | Number | % | Yarra Ranges Council % | 2006 to 2021 | |
| 0 or 1 bedrooms | 0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | -- | -- | 3.1 | -- | 21001 |
 2 bedrooms | 65 | 3.1 | 11.4 | -- | -- | 11.4 | -- | 21003 |
| 3 bedrooms | 525 | 25.1 | 45.2 | -- | -- | 49.2 | -- | 21004 |
| 4 bedrooms | 1,252 | 59.7 | 28.7 | -- | -- | 25.6 | -- | 21005 |
| 5 bedrooms or more | 178 | 8.5 | 8.2 | -- | -- | 6.0 | -- | 21006 |
| Not stated | 77 | 3.7 | 3.9 | -- | -- | 4.7 | -- | 21007 |
| Total households | 2,098 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 11 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +2,087 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2006 and 2021. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
(Enumerated data)
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in Cranbourne North (PSP) in 2021 compared to Yarra Ranges Council shows that there was a lower proportion of dwellings with 2 bedrooms or less, and a higher proportion of dwellings with 4 or more bedrooms.
Overall, 3.1% of households were in dwellings with 2 bedrooms or less, and 68.2% of 4 or more bedroom dwellings, compared with 14.0% and 36.9% for Yarra Ranges Council respectively.
The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of Cranbourne North (PSP) and Yarra Ranges Council were:
- A larger percentage of 4 bedroom dwellings (59.7% compared to 28.7%)
- A smaller percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (25.1% compared to 45.2%)
- A smaller percentage of 2 bedroom dwellings (3.1% compared to 11.4%)
- A smaller percentage of dwellings with 1 or no bedrooms (includes bedsitters) (0.0% compared to 2.6%)