Keilor East (N)
Number of bedrooms per dwelling
Dwellings with 3 bedrooms were the most common in Keilor East (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 Keilor East (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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| Keilor East (N) - Households (Enumerated) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Number of bedrooms | Number | % | Avondale Heights % | Number | % | Avondale Heights % | 2011 to 2016 | |
| 0 or 1 bedrooms | 833 | 10.1 | 5.2 | 669 | 9.0 | 4.9 | +164 | 21001 |
 2 bedrooms | 2,416 | 29.3 | 38.9 | 2,129 | 28.6 | 41.4 | +287 | 21003 |
| 3 bedrooms | 2,621 | 31.8 | 31.8 | 2,660 | 35.8 | 33.9 | -39 | 21004 |
| 4 bedrooms | 1,464 | 17.8 | 11.7 | 1,269 | 17.1 | 10.6 | +195 | 21005 |
| 5 bedrooms or more | 359 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 339 | 4.6 | 2.2 | +20 | 21006 |
| Not stated | 553 | 6.7 | 9.4 | 372 | 5.0 | 7.0 | +181 | 21007 |
| Total households | 8,246 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 7,438 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +808 | |
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 Keilor East (N) in 2016 compared to Avondale Heights 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, 39.4% of households were in dwellings with 2 bedrooms or less, and 22.1% of 4 or more bedroom dwellings, compared with 44.1% and 14.6% for Avondale Heights respectively.
The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of Keilor East (N) and Avondale Heights were:
- A larger percentage of 4 bedroom dwellings (17.8% compared to 11.7%)
- A larger percentage of dwellings with 1 or no bedrooms (includes bedsitters) (10.1% compared to 5.2%)
- A larger percentage of 5 or more bedroom dwellings (4.4% compared to 3.0%)
- A smaller percentage of 2 bedroom dwellings (29.3% compared to 38.9%)
Emerging groups
The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in Keilor East (N) between 2011 and 2016 were:
- 2 bedrooms (+287 dwellings)
- 4 bedrooms (+195 dwellings)
- 0 or 1 bedrooms (+164 dwellings)