# Family & Households — Belconnen

How families and households are made up across the area.

Area: Belconnen (Sub-region (SA3))

More people have lived alone in Belconnen since 2011, with that figure rising to 24.8%. Despite this shift, the area remains a strong hub for families, where couples with children make up 57.7% of all family types.

The typical home in Belconnen has 2.5 people, which is higher than most areas and about the same as the national figure. While one-person households now account for 24.8% of the total, the most common setup is a two-person home at 33.6%.

Couples with children are the most common family type at 57.7%, while couples without children make up 28.2%. One-parent families account for 12.9%, a figure that is a little below the national average and has barely changed since 2011.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | -3.8% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.9% | +0.5% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 24.8% | +11.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 57.7%, Couples without children 28.2%, One-parent families 12.9%, Other families 1.2%

**Household size** — 2 people 33.6%, 1 person 24.8%, 3 people 16.9%, 4 people 16.1%, 5 people 5.9%, 6 or more 2.7%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/80101/belconnen/topic/family-households