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 Teneriffe, accounting for 35.9% (1,040 households). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (24.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in lone-person households, which increased by 251 households and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Household type
Teneriffe - Total households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household type for Teneriffe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Household type snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Teneriffe, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
Couples with children
2021 count
358
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
358
12.3%
+1.9pp
Couples without children
2021 count
953
% of total
32.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
953
32.9%
-2.2pp
One parent families
2021 count
123
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
123
4.2%
+1.3pp
Other families
2021 count
25
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
25
0.9%
-0.4pp
Group household
2021 count
217
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
217
7.5%
-1.8pp
Lone person
2021 count
1,040
% of total
35.9%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
1,040
35.9%
+6.7pp
Other not classifiable household
2021 count
184
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
184
6.3%
-5.4pp
Chart view
Household type change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Couples with children
+77
+1.9pp
Couples without children
+6
-2.2pp
One parent families
+44
+1.3pp
Other families
-11
-0.4pp
Group household
-34
-1.8pp
Lone person
+251
+6.7pp
Other not classifiable household
-131
-5.4pp
Data table
Household type for Teneriffe. 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 | 358 | 12.3% | 30.0% | 281 | 10.4% | 30.4% | +77 | +1.9pp |
| Couples without children | 953 | 32.9% | 24.9% | 947 | 35.1% | 24.3% | +6 | -2.2pp |
| One parent families | 123 | 4.2% | 9.4% | 79 | 2.9% | 9.1% | +44 | +1.3pp |
| Other families | 25 | 0.9% | 1.5% | 36 | 1.3% | 1.6% | -11 | -0.4pp |
| Group household | 217 | 7.5% | 6.0% | 251 | 9.3% | 6.8% | -34 | -1.8pp |
| Lone person | 1,040 | 35.9% | 24.7% | 789 | 29.2% | 22.4% | +251 | +6.7pp |
| Other not classifiable household | 184 | 6.3% | 3.5% | 315 | 11.7% | 5.3% | -131 | -5.4pp |
| Total households | 2,900 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,698 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +202 | 0.0pp |