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 | 232,635 | 225,875 |
| Common-law couple families | 39,060 | 33,720 |
| Lone parent families | 56,185 | 53,210 |