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, lone-person households was the most common household type among households in Petrie Terrace, accounting for 28.4% (137 households). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (24.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in couples with children, which increased by 23 households and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Household type
Petrie Terrace - Total households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household type for Petrie Terrace in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Household type snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Petrie Terrace, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Couples with children
2021 count
75
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
75
15.5%
+4.3pp
Couples without children
2021 count
123
% of total
25.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
123
25.5%
-1.8pp
One parent families
2021 count
23
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
23
4.8%
+1.2pp
Other families
2021 count
10
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
10
2.1%
-0.7pp
Group household
2021 count
90
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
90
18.6%
-2.6pp
Lone person
2021 count
137
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
137
28.4%
+2.2pp
Other not classifiable household
2021 count
25
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
25
5.2%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Household type change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Couples with children
+23
+4.3pp
Couples without children
-4
-1.8pp
One parent families
+6
+1.2pp
Other families
-3
-0.7pp
Group household
-9
-2.6pp
Lone person
+15
+2.2pp
Other not classifiable household
-11
-2.5pp
Data table
Household type for Petrie Terrace. Household type. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Couples with children | 75 | 15.5% | 30.0% | 52 | 11.2% | 30.4% | +23 | +4.3pp |
| Couples without children | 123 | 25.5% | 24.9% | 127 | 27.3% | 24.3% | -4 | -1.8pp |
| One parent families | 23 | 4.8% | 9.4% | 17 | 3.6% | 9.1% | +6 | +1.2pp |
| Other families | 10 | 2.1% | 1.5% | 13 | 2.8% | 1.6% | -3 | -0.7pp |
| Group household | 90 | 18.6% | 6.0% | 99 | 21.2% | 6.8% | -9 | -2.6pp |
| Lone person | 137 | 28.4% | 24.7% | 122 | 26.2% | 22.4% | +15 | +2.2pp |
| Other not classifiable household | 25 | 5.2% | 3.5% | 36 | 7.7% | 5.3% | -11 | -2.5pp |
| Total households | 483 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 466 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |