# Family & Households — Grey

How families and households are made up across the area.

Area: Grey (Federal Electorate)

Nearly half of all families in Grey are couples with children, making this the most common household type. While family units are strong, there is also a high number of people living on their own compared to the rest of the country. This mix results in a typical household size of 2.3 people.

People living alone make up 32.3% of households, a figure well above the national average that has risen since 2011. This trend contributes to the area having fewer people per home than most other regions.

One-parent families account for 15.3% of the total, which is a little above the Australian figure. This proportion has remained steady over the last decade.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.3 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 15.3% | +2.7% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 32.3% | +5.3% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 49.2%, Couples without children 34.4%, One-parent families 15.3%, Other families 1.1%

**Household size** — 2 people 37.6%, 1 person 32.3%, 3 people 11.9%, 4 people 10.5%, 5 people 5.1%, 6 or more 2.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED404/grey/topic/family-households