Family Facts & Figures
Families with children aged 0-17 years: Family type, 2003
| Family type | No. families ('000) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Intact family | 1775.5 | 70.7% |
| Step family | 98.6 | 3.9% |
| Blended family | 78.1 | 3.1% |
| Sole mother | 466.4 | 18.6% |
| Sole father | 76.1 | 3.0% |
| Other family | 14.9 | 0.6% |
| Total | 2509.6 | 99.9% |
Source: ABS (2004), Family Characteristics Australia June 2003, Catalogue no. 4442.0.