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 Kapiti Coast District has changed over time and how this compares against annual average household income nationally. It is measured in current prices.