household

The number of people in your household affects how much income assistance you can get. A household is also called a benefit unit.

A member of your household is someone who:

• lives with you, and
• is your dependant

A dependant is your:

• spouse,
• child or your spouse’s child who’s younger than 18,
• adult child or your spouse’s adult child who depends on you financially

If your spouse lives somewhere else but you’re still in a relationship, they’re part of your household. For example, they might be in another country waiting for a visa or away studying at school.