Indicator
Other families — Family composition
Share of family composition that is other families.
Australia over time
- 2021: 1.2%
Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.
Explore on the map
See how other families varies across Australia.
Highest areas
SA2 areas with the highest other families (2021 Census).
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Frequently asked questions
What is Other families — Family composition in Australia?
At the 2021 Census, Other families — Family composition across Australia was 1.2%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.
How is Other families — Family composition measured?
Share of family composition that is other families. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.
How does Other families — Family composition vary across Australia?
Across the 2,354 SA2 areas with data, Other families — Family composition ranges from 0.0% to 13.6%, with a typical (median) area at 1.0%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.
Can Other families — Family composition be compared across censuses?
Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in Other families — Family composition should be read with caution.
Where can I see Other families — Family composition for my area?
Use the interactive map to compare Other families — Family composition down to block (sa1) and statistical area 2 (sa2) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.
Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Other families — Family composition [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:family-composition:other-family