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 | 169,680 | 159,420 |
| Common-law couple families | 31,255 | 27,290 |
| Lone parent families | 38,540 | 35,440 |