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, couples with children was the most common household type among households in Roland, accounting for 34.3% (12 households). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (24.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in couples without children, which decreased by 12 households and 26.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Household type

Roland - Total households (Enumerated)

This table summarises household type for Roland in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.

Household type snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Roland, with comparison markers for Kentish (M).

Roland
Kentish (M)

Couples with children

2021 count

12

% of total

34.3%

Change from 2016

+6.8pp

Couples without children

2021 count

11

% of total

31.4%

Change from 2016

-26.1pp

One parent families

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

-10.0pp

Other families

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Group household

2021 count

0

% of total

0.0%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Lone person

2021 count

6

% of total

17.1%

Change from 2016

+4.6pp

Other not classifiable household

2021 count

6

% of total

17.1%

Change from 2016

+17.1pp

Data table

Household type for Roland. Household type. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).

Household type for Roland. Household type. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Household type for Roland. Household type. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Kentish (M)%Count%Kentish (M)%Countpp
Couples with children1234.3%24.7%1127.5%25.6%+1+6.8pp
Couples without children1131.4%34.1%2357.5%34.1%-12-26.1pp
One parent families00.0%7.9%410.0%8.9%-4-10.0pp
Other families00.0%0.7%00.0%0.6%00.0pp
Group household00.0%2.3%00.0%2.0%00.0pp
Lone person617.1%23.4%512.5%22.7%+1+4.6pp
Other not classifiable household617.1%6.9%00.0%6.1%+6+17.1pp
Total households35100.0%100.0%40100.0%100.0%-50.0pp