2901.0 - Census Dictionary, 2006 (Reissue)  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 17/11/2006  Reissue
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HHCD

First release
Household Composition

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
3 Non-family household
31 Lone person household
310 Lone person household
32 Group household
320 Group household
4 Not classifiable
41 Visitors only
410 Visitors only
42 Other not classifiable
420 Other not classifiable
@@@ Not applicable
Total number of categories:
one digit level 5
two digit level 9
three digit level 11
Not applicable (@@@) category comprises:
Unoccupied private dwellings
Non-private dwellings
Migratory, off-shore and shipping CDs



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