# Family & Households — 3340, VIC

How families and households are made up across the area.

Area: 3340, VIC (Postcode)

Nearly 60% of families in postcode 3340 are couples with children, making this the most common household type. The area has a strong presence of larger family groups, with the typical home holding 2.7 people, which is much higher than most similar areas.

While the usual household size has stayed steady at 2.7 people since 2011, fewer people live alone here than in most areas. Only 22.6% of residents live by themselves, which is well below the Victorian figure of 25.9%.

One-parent families make up 14.7% of the local mix, a figure that is a little above the state average and higher than most similar areas. This proportion has remained steady over the last decade.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.7 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 14.7% | -1.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 22.6% | +3.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 59.7%, Couples without children 24.7%, One-parent families 14.7%, Other families 0.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 32.3%, 1 person 22.6%, 4 people 17.5%, 3 people 17.0%, 5 people 7.7%, 6 or more 3.0%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3340/3340-vic/topic/family-households