# Family & Households — Remote Australia

How families and households are made up across the area.

Area: Remote Australia (Remoteness Area)

Nearly 40% of households in Remote Australia consist of just one person, making it one of the most common living arrangements in the region. This high number of single-person homes contributes to a very small typical household size. Overall, the area is defined by a mix of small units and couples, with few large family homes.

Living alone is far more common here than across Australia, with 38.6% of households containing one person. Because of this, the typical home in Remote Australia holds only 2.0 people, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Couples without children are the most common family type at 44.9%, followed closely by those with children at 40.5%. One-parent families make up 13.6% of the total, which is about the same as the national average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.0 | -9.1% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 13.6% | +16.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 38.6% | +15.5% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 44.9%, Couples with children 40.5%, One-parent families 13.6%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 39.8%, 1 person 38.6%, 3 people 9.4%, 4 people 7.8%, 5 people 2.9%, 6 or more 1.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ra/RA63/remote-australia/topic/family-households