The identification of the diversity of family structures, specifically the complex larger households, which house multiple families, and families who have shared custody children.
Choose your area of interest
Please select one item
(Required)
Population
Sex and gender
Ticked
Households and families
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Income and work
Unpaid work and care
Education and training
Disability and carers
Housing
Location
Transport
Cultural diversity
Religion
Other topic
Topics on Households and families
Choose one or more of the following topics that relates to your submission
Please select all that apply
Ticked
Household and family relationships
Marital status
Ticked
Persons temporarily absent on Census night
Other/unknown
Assessment Criteria 1
1.
This topic is of current national importance.
National Importance
Data is needed to support policy development, planning and programming.
Data is used for research purposes
Assessment Criteria 2
2.
There is a need for data from a Census of the whole population.
For whole population
Data is needed for small population groups
Data is need for small geographic areas
the value of the topic is enhanced through combining with other characteristics collect in the Census
Assessment Criteria 3
3.
The topic can be accurately collected in a form which the household completes themselves.
Easy to answer
the topic can be collected in a simple question or questions
respondent will easily know the answer
the question is easy and quick to answer
Assessment Criteria 4
4.
The topic would be acceptable to Census respondents.
Acceptable
the topic is not likely to be considered intrusive, offensive or controversial
respondents re likely to be willing and able to answer accurately
Assessment Criteria 5
5.
The topic can be collected efficiently.
Collected efficiently
the topic or question will not require extensive processing
Assessment Criteria 6
6.
There is likely to be a continuing need for data on this topic in the following Census.
Continuing need
there is a need for time series data on the topic
the topic is likely to remain relevant in the future