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Murray Shire CouncilPopulation forecast

Murray Shire Council

Household types

In 2021, the dominant household type in Murray Shire Council was 'Couples without dependents', and by 2036 the largest forecast increase is expected in 'Couple families with dependents'.

Analysing the future household structure in Murray Shire Council, especially in conjunction with age structure, provides insight to the role the area plays in the housing market. Some areas, usually with separate housing stock, are dominated by families. Others, with more dense housing in inner city locations have significant numbers of lone person households and couples without dependents.

Forecast household types
Murray Shire Council202120362051Change between 2021 and 2051
TypeNumber%Number%Number%Number
Couple families with dependents2,24029.34,19832.39,79236.1+7,552
Couples without dependents2,77236.34,30733.18,36630.8+5,594
Group households1051.41951.53551.3+250
Lone person households1,72222.62,78421.45,44920.1+3,727
One parent family6658.71,2649.72,5619.4+1,896
Other families1301.72672.16092.2+479
Source: Population and household forecasts, 2021 to 2051, prepared by .id (informed decisions), July 2023.

Key findings

In 2021, the dominant household type in Murray Shire Council was Couples without dependents, which accounted for 36.3% of all households.

The largest increase between 2021 and 2036 is forecast to be in Couple families with dependents, which will increase by 1,958 households and account for 32.3% of all households.

In contrast Group households is forecast to increase by 90 households, to comprise 1.5% of all households in 2036, compared to 1.4% in 2021.

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