Family Facts & Figures
Family Type, 2006
| Family type | No. families | % |
|---|---|---|
| Couple with dependent children | 1,929,889 | 37.0% |
| Couple with non-dependent children | 432,699 | 8.3% |
| Couple only | 1,943,648 | 37.2% |
| One parent family with dependent children | 559,469 | 10.7% |
| One parent family with non-dependent children | 263,785 | 5.1% |
| Other families | 89,675 | 1.7% |
Source: ABS (2007), 2006 Census of Population and Housing Australia, Catalogue no. 2068.0 - 2006 Census Tables