Output
Latest release
Family, Household and Income Unit Variables
Reference period
2014
Released
19/02/2015
Standard output categories
The standard output categories for 'Income unit composition' are the same as the input categories:
| Couple only |
| Couple with dependent children |
| One parent |
| One person |
| Inadequately described |
As it is a single level classification, the categories may be grouped and subtotalled to suit different analytical purposes. For example:
| Couple | |
|---|---|
| Couple only | |
| Couple with dependent children | |
| One parent | |
| One person | |
or
| Income units with dependent children | |
|---|---|
| Couple with dependent children | |
| One parent | |
| Couple only | |
| One person | |
Mandatory output information
Although all output stated above is standard, every standard output label used must have a Glossary definition.
Related classifications
The 'Income unit composition' classification is related to the following classifications:
- 'Relationship in household'.
- 'Household composition'.
- 'Family composition'.
- 'Social marital status'.
Changes to any of these classifications cannot be considered in isolation and all possible ramifications concerning the other classifications must be investigated before any changes are adopted.