The following bar graph presents the number of married and common-law couples along with lone parent families from 2011 and 2006.
| Family structure | 2011 census | 2006 census |
|---|---|---|
| Married couple families | 184,870 | 187,420 |
| Common-law couple families | 38,460 | 34,700 |
| Lone parent families | 46,735 | 45,290 |