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Means-tested welfare eligibility is normally assessed on per capita household income against a published threshold, with a taper above the line in schemes that avoid a hard cliff edge. Household composition therefore matters as much as total income.
Per capita income
Per capita = Annual household income / Household members
Award
Award = Standard benefit x Taper, where taper falls from 1 as income exceeds the threshold
Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.
Usually all earned and unearned income of household members, sometimes with disregards for disability payments, child benefit or a portion of earnings.
Many schemes apply an asset test as well — land holding, vehicle ownership or savings — so income alone may not determine eligibility.