Households

Household type

About this topic

Household type summarises the mix of household and family structures in an area, such as couples with children, lone person households, and one-parent families. It is one of the clearest indicators of how people live together and the residential role of an area.

This topic is useful for planning services, facilities, and housing because demand is closely tied to household structure. It is best read with households with children, households without children, household size, age structure, and dwelling type.

Interpretation notes

  • This is a derived household-composition view built from relationships within dwellings, so it summarises household structure rather than a single Census question.
  • It is dwelling-based, which means different household types can reflect both family structure and housing arrangements.

Key insight

In 2021, other not classifiable household was the most common household type among households in Arndell Park, accounting for 100% (8 households). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (4.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in other not classifiable household, which increased by 8 households, while its share fell by NaN percentage points.

Section overview

Household type

Arndell Park - Total households (Enumerated)

This table summarises household type for Arndell Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.

Household type snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Arndell Park, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).

Arndell Park
Blacktown (C)

Couples with children

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

NaNpp

Couples without children

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

NaNpp

One parent families

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

NaNpp

Other families

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

NaNpp

Group household

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

NaNpp

Lone person

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

NaNpp

Other not classifiable household

2021 count

8

% of total

100.0%

Change from 2016

NaNpp

Data table

Household type for Arndell Park. Household type. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).

Household type for Arndell Park. Household type. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
Household type for Arndell Park. Household type. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Blacktown (C)%Count%Blacktown (C)%Countpp
Couples with children00.0%45.1%0NaN%45.4%0NaNpp
Couples without children00.0%18.3%0NaN%18.1%0NaNpp
One parent families00.0%12.8%0NaN%14.0%0NaNpp
Other families00.0%1.3%0NaN%1.4%0NaNpp
Group household00.0%2.5%0NaN%2.2%0NaNpp
Lone person00.0%15.1%0NaN%14.5%0NaNpp
Other not classifiable household8100.0%4.9%0NaN%4.4%+8NaNpp
Total households8100.0%100.0%0NaN%100.0%+8NaNpp