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 Tungkillo, accounting for 29.1% (44 households). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (15.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in couples with children, which increased by 7 households and 0.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Household type
Tungkillo - Total households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household type for Tungkillo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Household type snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tungkillo, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
Couples with children
2021 count
44
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
44
29.1%
+0.4pp
Couples without children
2021 count
36
% of total
23.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
36
23.8%
-1.8pp
One parent families
2021 count
10
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
10
6.6%
+1.9pp
Other families
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
0
0.0%
0.0pp
Group household
2021 count
6
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
6
4.0%
+0.9pp
Lone person
2021 count
43
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
43
28.5%
+0.6pp
Other not classifiable household
2021 count
12
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
12
7.9%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Household type change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Couples with children
+7
+0.4pp
Couples without children
+3
-1.8pp
One parent families
+4
+1.9pp
Other families
0
0.0pp
Group household
+2
+0.9pp
Lone person
+7
+0.6pp
Other not classifiable household
-1
-2.2pp
Data table
Household type for Tungkillo. Household type. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Couples with children | 44 | 29.1% | 15.9% | 37 | 28.7% | 17.6% | +7 | +0.4pp |
| Couples without children | 36 | 23.8% | 30.9% | 33 | 25.6% | 32.1% | +3 | -1.8pp |
| One parent families | 10 | 6.6% | 7.8% | 6 | 4.7% | 8.3% | +4 | +1.9pp |
| Other families | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Group household | 6 | 4.0% | 2.1% | 4 | 3.1% | 2.5% | +2 | +0.9pp |
| Lone person | 43 | 28.5% | 30.5% | 36 | 27.9% | 29.9% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Other not classifiable household | 12 | 7.9% | 12.2% | 13 | 10.1% | 8.9% | -1 | -2.2pp |
| Total households | 151 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 129 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |