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 | 50,000 | 45,135 |
| Common-law couple families | 8,560 | 6,800 |
| Lone parent families | 11,430 | 11,275 |