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LEARN MORE ABOUT .idDwellings with 2 bedrooms were the most common in Hermit Park 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 Hermit Park 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.
Q:
Derived from the Census question:
'How many bedrooms are there in this dwelling?'
Dominant groups
Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in Hermit Park in 2021 compared to Division 8 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, 47.0% of households were in dwellings with 2 bedrooms or less, and 18.9% of 4 or more bedroom dwellings, compared with 22.4% and 22.2% for Division 8 respectively.
The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of Hermit Park and Division 8 were:
- A larger percentage of 2 bedroom dwellings (44.2% compared to 18.1%)
- A smaller percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (26.5% compared to 47.3%)
- A smaller percentage of 4 bedroom dwellings (12.8% compared to 17.0%)
- A smaller percentage of dwellings with 1 or no bedrooms (includes bedsitters) (2.8% compared to 4.4%)
Emerging groups
There were no major differences in Hermit Park between 2016 and 2021.
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