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Kempsey ShirePopulation forecast

Kempsey Shire

Household types

In 2021, the dominant household type in Kempsey Shire was 'Couples without dependents', and by 2026 the largest forecast increase is expected in 'Couples without dependents'.

Analysing the future household structure in Kempsey Shire, especially in conjunction with age structure, provides insight to the role the area plays in the housing market. Some areas, usually with separate housing stock, are dominated by families. Others, with more dense housing in inner city locations have significant numbers of lone person households and couples without dependents.

Forecast household types
Kempsey Shire202120262036Change between 2021 and 2036
TypeNumber%Number%Number%Number
Couple families with dependents2,57420.92,66020.92,92021.0+346
Couples without dependents3,77030.63,96531.14,34531.2+575
Group households4063.34233.34723.4+66
Lone person households3,47728.23,52027.73,80127.3+324
One parent family1,65613.51,71013.41,90013.6+244
Other families4283.54523.64943.5+66
Source: Population and household forecasts, 2021 to 2036, prepared by .id (informed decisions), January 2023.

Key findings

In 2021, the dominant household type in Kempsey Shire was Couples without dependents, which accounted for 30.6% of all households.

The largest increase between 2021 and 2026 is forecast to be in Couples without dependents, which will increase by 195 households and account for 31.1% of all households.

In contrast Group households is forecast to increase by 17 households, to comprise 3.3% of all households in 2026, compared to 3.3% in 2021.

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