This variable counts the number of dependent children aged under 15 years in a family. It includes up to three dependent children aged under 15 years who were temporarily absent from the household on Census Night.
Scope
Families which include dependent children aged under 15 years in household
Categories
Code
Category
Couple family with:
00
No dependent children under 15 years
01
One dependent child under 15 years
02
Two dependent children under 15 years
03
Three dependent children under 15 years
04
Four dependent children under 15 years
05
Five dependent children under 15 years
06
Six or more dependent children under 15 years
One parent family with:
07
No dependent children under 15 years
08
One dependent child under 15 years
09
Two dependent children under 15 years
10
Three dependent children under 15 years
11
Four dependent children under 15 years
12
Five dependent children under 15 years
13
Six or more dependent children under 15 years
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Not applicable
Number of categories: 15
Not applicable (@@) category comprises:
Couple family with no children
Other families
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 Person 2's relationship to Person 1?
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What is Person 2's relationship to Person 1?
Examples of other relationships: Son-in-law, Grand-daughter, Uncle, Boarder.
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Husband or wife of Person 1
De facto partner of Person 1
Child of Person 1
Stepchild of Person 1
Brother or sister of Person 1
Unrelated flatmate or co-tenant of Person 1
Other relationship to Person 1 (please specify)
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What is Person 2's relationship to Person 1?
Examples of other relationships: Son-in-law, Grand-daughter, Uncle, Boarder.
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If more than one response applies, select only the option that shows the relationship that most closely applies.
For each person away, complete the following questions:
The Census asks a number of questions for usual residents who were temporarily absent on Census night, these are known as persons temporarily absent (PTA) questions. The PTA questions below are used to derive this variable.
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List the people who were away on the night of Tuesday 10 August 2021 but usually live in this dwelling.
Remember that people listed here will need to complete a Census form for where they were in Australia on Census night.
People away List Person Away 1 - Any person who usually lives in this dwelling, but was away.
Add another person away
Example
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List the people who were away on the night of Tuesday 10 August 2021 but usually live in this dwelling.
Remember that people listed here will need to complete a Census form for where they were in Australia on Census night.
People away
Person 4 Surname - Any person who usually lives in this dwelling, but was away.
Add another person away
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What is Person 4's date of birth?
If date of birth is not known, please give age.
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Date of birth
Day Month Year
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Age
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What is Person 4's date of birth?
If date of birth is not known, please give age.
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It is important to note:
• Date of birth is the date that the person was born.
• Age is required only if the person's date of birth is not known. Please report age at Census night – Tuesday 10 August 2021.
If the person is less than one year old and their date of birth is not known, enter '0' in the age box.
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Is Person 4 a full-time student?
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No
Yes
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Is Person 4 a full-time student?
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Select 'Yes' if the institution considers the person to be a full-time student. Select 'No' if the institution considers the person to be a part-time student.
For a person who attends only hobby or recreational courses, select 'No'.
For a child who attends a preschool or preschool program (including early childhood education and centre based day care providers):
• Select 'Yes' if they attend at least 15 hours a week on average.
• Select 'No' if they attend less than 15 hours a week on average.
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What is Person 4's relationship to Person 1/Person 2?
Examples of other relationships: Son-in-law, Grand-daughter, Uncle, Boarder.
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Husband or wife of Person 1
De facto partner of Person 1
Child of both Person 1 and Person 2
Child of Person 1 only
Child of Person 2 only
Unrelated flatmate or co-tenant of Person 1
Other relationship to Person 1 (please specify)
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What is Person 4's relationship to Person 1/Person 2?
Examples of other relationships: Son-in-law, Grand-daughter, Uncle, Boarder.
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If more than one response applies, select the option that shows the relationship that most closely applies.
How this variable is created
This variable is derived from responses to the Relationship in household question and persons temporarily absent (PTA) questions on the Census form. It counts the number of dependent children in couple families and one parent families using the following variables:
Count of dependent children under 15 years in family temporarily absent (CDCAF)
History and Changes
This variable is new 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 different 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
Count of dependent children under 15 in family temporarily absent (CDCAF)
