Applicability: Household
Type: Derived variable
Overview
The household size variable has four classifications that can be used when analysing Census 2021 data.
When data are sorted, we group categories about the same topic together into a variable. A group of categories is called a “classification.” There can be more than one classification about the same topic and each one is different. You should choose the one that is the most suitable for your research and analysis.
Household size classification 9a
Mnemonic: hh_size_9a
Total number of categories: 9
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 people in household |
| 1 | 1 person in household |
| 2 | 2 people in household |
| 3 | 3 people in household |
| 4 | 4 people in household |
| 5 | 5 people in household |
| 6 | 6 people in household |
| 7 | 7 people in household |
| 8 | 8 or more people in household |
Household size classification 7a
Mnemonic: hh_size_7a
Total number of categories: 7
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 people in household |
| 1 | 1 person in household |
| 2 | 2 people in household |
| 3 | 3 people in household |
| 4 | 4 people in household |
| 5 | 5 people in household |
| 6 | 6 or more people in household |
Household size classification 5a
Mnemonic: hh_size_5a
Total number of categories: 5
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 people in household |
| 1 | 1 person in household |
| 2 | 2 people in household |
| 3 | 3 people in household |
| 4 | 4 or more people in household |
Household size classification 2a
Mnemonic: hh_size_2a
Total number of categories: 2
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 people in household |
| 1 | All households with people |