Business Daily Media

how have your family's fortunes changed? Use this drag-and-drop tool to find out

  • Written by Sunanda Creagh, Head of Digital Storytelling

Do you feel that, overall, you’re “better off” than you were in the past? Or that things are getting worse, or have plateaued?

We now have the data to get us a pretty good answer to that question, right down to the detail by “family types”, as categorised by the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey[1]. Starting in 2001, this longitudinal survey now tracks more than 17,500 people in 9,500 households.

The interactive below lets you drag and drop your family members into the house to see what the HILDA data reveal.

Read more: Politicians, stop pitching to the 'average' Australian; being middle class depends on where you live[2]

One measure we’re showing is what economists call “equivalised income[3]”. That’s different to your total household income; here’s how the HILDA report explains it:

how have your family's fortunes changed? Use this drag-and-drop tool to find out Overall, median equivalised incomes have gone up since 2001 for all family types, but some have fared better than others, as this chart from the full HILDA report shows: how have your family's fortunes changed? Use this drag-and-drop tool to find out For the purposes of interpreting the HILDA data, you might need to be a bit flexible when deciding which “family type” applies to you. For example, a household with two single, adult sisters living together will be classified as two single-person “families”, even though they might see themselves as a family unit. And it’s worth remembering, as the HILDA report notes[4]: … some households will contain multiple “families”. For example, a household containing a non-elderly couple living with a non-dependent son will contain a non-elderly couple family and a non-elderly single male. Both of these families will, of course, have the same household equivalised income. Also note that, to be classified as having dependent children, the children must live with the parent or guardian at least 50% of the time. Consequently, individuals with dependent children who reside with them less than 50% of the time will not be classified as having resident dependent children. Read more: Trust Me, I'm An Expert: what the huge HILDA survey reveals about your economic well-being, health and family life[5] Read more: HILDA Survey reveals striking gender and age divide in financial literacy. Test yourself with this quiz[6]

Authors: Sunanda Creagh, Head of Digital Storytelling

Read more http://theconversation.com/interactive-how-have-your-familys-fortunes-changed-use-this-drag-and-drop-tool-to-find-out-100818


Start your own business with Shopify


How Mortgage Brokers Are Influencing The Australian Housing Market

In recent years, mortgage brokers have taken on a significant role in shaping the Australian housing market. With their expertise and access to a wi...

Property

Trading futures as the investment into the safe future

Have you already started planning what you may do to save enough money for your retirement? Maybe you have already decided how to invest your Ki...

Business Training

How good is a solar system with an east-west orientation?

It is well known that a south-facing photovoltaic array produces the most yield. But what does it look like when your house roof is not aligned that...

Property

Property website realestateview.com.au partners with Joust

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 - Realestateview.com.au today announced a pilot partnership with Joust, Australia’s leading online home loans marketplace, to he...

Property

3 Cost Effective Improvements Before Selling Your Home

If you are planning to sell your home soon, firstly you have picked a perfect time to sell. In the US, the market value of an average home continu...

Property

What You Should Know About Display Homes

Do you intend to purchase or develop a home soon? If so, you're undoubtedly seeking for builders who can turn your thoughts or dreams into reality...

Property