Household income View this page in the refreshed REP
Household incomei is a fundamental measure of living standards and reflects the economic health of an area. Household income comprises multiples sources including earnings from employment (wages and salaries), earnings from self-employment, allowances, benefits and superannuation. By including incomes of all household members from a range of sources, it provides a more holistic measure of living standard and housing affordability than individual earnings.
This section looks at how average household income in Queenstown-Lakes District has changed over time and how this compares against annual average household income nationally. It is measured in current prices.