Family household composition (family) (HCFMF)

Latest release
Census of Population and Housing: Census dictionary
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Reference period
2021

Definition

This variable counts the types of families within family households at the family level. In multiple family households all family types are counted.

Scope

Families in family households

Categories

CodeCategory
1One family household
11One family household: Couple family with no children
12One family household: Couple family with children
13One family household: One parent family
14One family household: Other family
2Two family household
21Two family household: Couple family with no children
22Two family household: Couple family with children
23Two family household: One parent family
24Two family household: Other family
3Three or more family household
31Three or more family household: Couple family with no children
32Three or more family household: Couple family with children
33Three or more family household: One parent family
34Three or more family household: Other family
@@Not applicable

Number of categories:

  • One digit level: 3
  • Two digit level: 13

Not applicable (@@) category comprises:

  • Non-family/Non-classifiable households
  • Unoccupied private dwellings
  • Non-private dwellings
  • Migratory, off-shore and shipping SA1s

Question(s) from the Census form

What is the person’s relationship to Person 1/Person 2?

For each person away, complete the following questions:

How this variable is created

This variable uses information collected from the Relationship in household and the Persons temporarily absent questions on the Census form.

Family and household structures are identified during Census data processing and are created around a family or household reference person. This variable is derived from the Family composition (FMCF) and Household composition (HHCD) variables.

History and changes

This variable was first introduced in 2011.

No changes have been made for 2021.

Data use considerations

Care should be taken when comparing this variable to other family data from within the ABS or external organisations or agencies. The definition of a family can differ between statistical collections and may not match Census definitions.

This variable does not have a non-response rate as it is created during Census processing by using responses from more than one question on the Census form.

Related variables and glossary terms

  • Family composition (FMCF)
  • Family household composition (dwelling) (HCFMD)
  • Household composition (HHCD)
  • Relationship in household (RLHP)

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