This variable is new for 2006. It replaces the ABS standard variable Household Type used in previous Censuses. Household composition indicates whether or not a family is present on Census Night and whether or not other unrelated household members are present.
Applicable to: Occupied private dwellings
1
One family household
11
One family household with only family members present
110 One family household with only family members present
12
One family household with non-family members present
120 One family household with non-family members present
2
Multiple family household
21
Two family household
211 Two family household with only family members present
212 Two family household with non-family members present
22
Three or more family household
221 Three or more family household with only family members present
222 Three or more family household with non-family members present