Essendon (N)
Number of bedrooms per dwelling
Dwellings with 2 bedrooms were the most common in Essendon (N) in 2016.
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 Essendon (N) 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
| Number of bedrooms per dwelling | ||||||||
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| Essendon (N) - Households (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Number of bedrooms | Number | % | Avondale Heights (N) % | Number | % | Avondale Heights (N) % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| 0 or 1 bedrooms | 168 | 12.3 | 1.2 | 112 | 11.2 | 1.2 | +56 | 21001 |
 2 bedrooms | 513 | 37.7 | 9.7 | 326 | 32.7 | 9.5 | +187 | 21003 |
| 3 bedrooms | 380 | 27.9 | 54.7 | 329 | 33.0 | 57.4 | +51 | 21004 |
| 4 bedrooms | 122 | 9.0 | 24.1 | 97 | 9.7 | 23.6 | +25 | 21005 |
| 5 bedrooms or more | 37 | 2.7 | 4.8 | 28 | 2.8 | 4.5 | +9 | 21006 |
| Not stated | 141 | 10.4 | 5.4 | 104 | 10.4 | 3.8 | +37 | 21007 |
| Total households | 1,361 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 996 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +365 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. 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 Essendon (N) in 2016 compared to Avondale Heights (N) shows that there was a higher proportion of dwellings with 2 bedrooms or less, and a lower proportion of dwellings with 4 or more bedrooms.
Overall, 50.0% of households were in dwellings with 2 bedrooms or less, and 11.7% of 4 or more bedroom dwellings, compared with 10.9% and 28.9% for Avondale Heights (N) respectively.
The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of Essendon (N) and Avondale Heights (N) were:
- A larger percentage of 2 bedroom dwellings (37.7% compared to 9.7%)
- A larger percentage of dwellings with 1 or no bedrooms (includes bedsitters) (12.3% compared to 1.2%)
- A smaller percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (27.9% compared to 54.7%)
- A smaller percentage of 4 bedroom dwellings (9.0% compared to 24.1%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in Essendon (N) between 2011 and 2016 were:
- 2 bedrooms (+187 dwellings)
- 0 or 1 bedrooms (+56 dwellings)
- 3 bedrooms (+51 dwellings)