# Family & Households — Barton

How families and households are made up across the area.

Area: Barton (Federal Electorate)

More than half of all families in Barton include children, making it a place where larger households are common. Most homes are shared, with the typical household containing 2.6 people, which is higher than in most other similar areas.

About 23.4% of people live alone, a figure that is a little below the national average and lower than most areas. Two-person households are the most common, making up 31.9% of all homes.

Couples with children make up the largest group at 58.5%, while one-parent families account for 13.4%. This last figure is lower than most areas and has remained steady since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | -3.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 13.4% | +2.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 23.4% | +4.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 58.5%, Couples without children 26.3%, One-parent families 13.4%, Other families 1.8%

**Household size** — 2 people 31.9%, 1 person 23.4%, 3 people 18.6%, 4 people 15.8%, 5 people 6.4%, 6 or more 3.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED102/barton/topic/family-households