2nd Release
This variable identifies the different parent-child relationships within families.
Applicable to: All children.
1 - Natural, or adopted child of both parents or lone parent
2 - Step-child of male parent
3 - Step-child of female parent
4 - Foster child, so stated
5 - Otherwise related child (under 15
6 - Unrelated child (under 15)
@ - Not applicable
V - Overseas visitor
Total number of categories: 8
Not applicable (@) category comprises:
- Husband, wife, partners, lone parents, other related individuals, non-family members, or visitors (from within Australia) in family households
- Persons in non-family/non-classifiable households
- Persons in non-private dwellings
- Persons in migratory and off-shore CDs