Count of dependent children under 15 in family (CDCUF)

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Census of Population and Housing: Census dictionary
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Reference period
2021

Definition

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

CodeCategory
Couple family with:
00No dependent children under 15 years
01One dependent child under 15 years
02Two dependent children under 15 years
03Three dependent children under 15 years
04Four dependent children under 15 years
05Five dependent children under 15 years
06Six or more dependent children under 15 years
One parent family with:
07No dependent children under 15 years
08One dependent child under 15 years
09Two dependent children under 15 years
10Three dependent children under 15 years
11Four dependent children under 15 years
12Five dependent children under 15 years
13Six or more dependent children under 15 years
@@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?

For each person away, complete the following questions:

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:

  • Family composition (FMCF)
  • Relationship in household (RLHP)
  • 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)   
  • Relationship in household (RLHP)
  • Child

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