# Family & Households — Nicklin

How families and households are made up across the area.

Area: Nicklin (State Electorate)

More than half of all families in Nicklin are couples with children, making this a significant focal point for family life. This pattern is reflected in the home sizes, which have remained steady since 2011.

The typical home in Nicklin holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the state and national figures. About 24.1% of households are people living alone, a figure that has barely changed over the last decade.

Couples with children make up 53.3% of families here. One-parent families account for 15.0% of the total, which is higher than most areas but about the same as the Queensland average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 15.0% | +0.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 24.1% | +3.2% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 53.3%, Couples without children 30.9%, One-parent families 15.0%, Other families 0.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 36.9%, 1 person 24.1%, 3 people 15.2%, 4 people 14.0%, 5 people 6.4%, 6 or more 3.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sed/SED30064/nicklin/topic/family-households