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 Essendon North, accounting for 38.5% (547 households). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (28.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in lone-person households, which increased by 141 households and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household type
Essendon North - Total households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household type for Essendon North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Household type snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Essendon North, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Couples with children
2021 count
328
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
328
23.1%
0.0pp
Couples without children
2021 count
293
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
293
20.6%
-3.8pp
One parent families
2021 count
129
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
129
9.1%
+2.4pp
Other families
2021 count
23
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
1.6%
-0.1pp
Group household
2021 count
50
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
50
3.5%
-1.3pp
Lone person
2021 count
547
% of total
38.5%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
547
38.5%
+7.9pp
Other not classifiable household
2021 count
51
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
51
3.6%
-5.1pp
Chart view
Household type change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Couples with children
+22
0.0pp
Couples without children
-31
-3.8pp
One parent families
+40
+2.4pp
Other families
0
-0.1pp
Group household
-13
-1.3pp
Lone person
+141
+7.9pp
Other not classifiable household
-64
-5.1pp
Data table
Household type for Essendon North. Household type. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moonee Valley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Couples with children | 328 | 23.1% | 30.2% | 306 | 23.1% | 31.2% | +22 | 0.0pp |
| Couples without children | 293 | 20.6% | 23.5% | 324 | 24.4% | 22.7% | -31 | -3.8pp |
| One parent families | 129 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 89 | 6.7% | 9.3% | +40 | +2.4pp |
| Other families | 23 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 23 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Group household | 50 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 63 | 4.8% | 4.7% | -13 | -1.3pp |
| Lone person | 547 | 38.5% | 28.1% | 406 | 30.6% | 25.0% | +141 | +7.9pp |
| Other not classifiable household | 51 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 115 | 8.7% | 5.4% | -64 | -5.1pp |
| Total households | 1,421 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,326 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +95 | 0.0pp |