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 | 242,580 | 217,520 |
| Common-law couple families | 41,430 | 35,605 |
| Lone parent families | 46,615 | 42,220 |