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 Abbotsford (Vic.), accounting for 38.3% (1,790 households). This share was higher than Yarra (C) (35.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in lone-person households, which increased by 629 households and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Household type
Abbotsford (Vic.) - Total households (Enumerated)
This table summarises household type for Abbotsford (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Household type snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Abbotsford (Vic.), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
Couples with children
2021 count
547
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
547
11.7%
-0.6pp
Couples without children
2021 count
1,312
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,312
28.1%
-0.9pp
One parent families
2021 count
185
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
185
4.0%
+0.1pp
Other families
2021 count
61
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
61
1.3%
-0.7pp
Group household
2021 count
500
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
500
10.7%
-2.7pp
Lone person
2021 count
1,790
% of total
38.3%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
1,790
38.3%
+8.9pp
Other not classifiable household
2021 count
274
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
274
5.9%
-4.0pp
Chart view
Household type change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Couples with children
+60
-0.6pp
Couples without children
+165
-0.9pp
One parent families
+30
+0.1pp
Other families
-18
-0.7pp
Group household
-29
-2.7pp
Lone person
+629
+8.9pp
Other not classifiable household
-118
-4.0pp
Data table
Household type for Abbotsford (Vic.). Household type. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yarra (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Couples with children | 547 | 11.7% | 14.6% | 487 | 12.3% | 14.8% | +60 | -0.6pp |
| Couples without children | 1,312 | 28.1% | 26.8% | 1,147 | 29.0% | 25.7% | +165 | -0.9pp |
| One parent families | 185 | 4.0% | 6.0% | 155 | 3.9% | 6.5% | +30 | +0.1pp |
| Other families | 61 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 79 | 2.0% | 1.6% | -18 | -0.7pp |
| Group household | 500 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 529 | 13.4% | 12.8% | -29 | -2.7pp |
| Lone person | 1,790 | 38.3% | 35.1% | 1,161 | 29.4% | 29.5% | +629 | +8.9pp |
| Other not classifiable household | 274 | 5.9% | 5.0% | 392 | 9.9% | 9.1% | -118 | -4.0pp |
| Total households | 4,669 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,950 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +719 | 0.0pp |