Ascot Vale (N)
Number of bedrooms per dwelling
Dwellings with 2 bedrooms were the most common in Ascot Vale (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 Ascot Vale (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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| Ascot Vale (N) - Households (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Number of bedrooms | Number | % | Essendon (N) % | Number | % | Essendon (N) % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| 0 or 1 bedrooms | 391 | 6.4 | 12.3 | 346 | 6.1 | 11.2 | +45 | 21001 |
 2 bedrooms | 2,195 | 36.1 | 37.7 | 2,129 | 37.8 | 32.7 | +66 | 21003 |
| 3 bedrooms | 2,067 | 34.0 | 27.9 | 1,995 | 35.4 | 33.0 | +72 | 21004 |
| 4 bedrooms | 745 | 12.3 | 9.0 | 613 | 10.9 | 9.7 | +132 | 21005 |
| 5 bedrooms or more | 169 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 127 | 2.3 | 2.8 | +42 | 21006 |
| Not stated | 512 | 8.4 | 10.4 | 422 | 7.5 | 10.4 | +90 | 21007 |
| Total households | 6,079 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 5,632 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +447 | |
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).
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in Ascot Vale (N) in 2016 compared to Essendon (N) 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, 42.5% of households were in dwellings with 2 bedrooms or less, and 15.0% of 4 or more bedroom dwellings, compared with 50.0% and 11.7% for Essendon (N) respectively.
The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of Ascot Vale (N) and Essendon (N) were:
- A larger percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (34.0% compared to 27.9%)
- A larger percentage of 4 bedroom dwellings (12.3% compared to 9.0%)
- A smaller percentage of dwellings with 1 or no bedrooms (includes bedsitters) (6.4% compared to 12.3%)
- A smaller percentage of 2 bedroom dwellings (36.1% compared to 37.7%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in Ascot Vale (N) between 2011 and 2016 were:
- 4 bedrooms (+132 dwellings)
- 3 bedrooms (+72 dwellings)
- 2 bedrooms (+66 dwellings)