What this class covers
ANZSIC class 9602 classifies Australian households engaged in subsistence goods production exclusively for their own consumption, without commercial intent or market sales. This classification captures activities where households produce essential goods to meet their basic needs rather than operating as business enterprises. The Australian Bureau of Statistics uses this category to distinguish subsistence production from commercial economic activity in national accounts and economic surveys.
Typical examples include households growing vegetables in backyard gardens for family consumption, keeping chickens for egg production, hunting or fishing for food, making clothing or footwear for personal use, or constructing basic shelter. These activities are characterized by their undifferentiated nature - they represent general subsistence production rather than specialized commercial operations. The classification helps government agencies understand the scope of non-market production within the Australian economy.
Primary activities in plain English
This class includes households engaged in:
- Growing food crops in home gardens for family consumption only
- Raising poultry or small livestock for household food needs
- Hunting, fishing or gathering wild foods for personal use
- Making clothing, footwear or household items for family members
- Building or maintaining basic shelter structures for own occupancy
These activities must be conducted without commercial intent and primarily for the household's subsistence needs rather than for sale or trade.
Exclusions and nearby codes
Several related activities are specifically excluded from this classification. Households providing services for subsistence purposes, such as childcare, education or healthcare for family members, are classified to ANZSIC 9603 (Undifferentiated Service-Producing Activities of Private Households for Own Use).
Any production of goods for market sale, even if small-scale, is excluded and should be classified to the appropriate goods-producing industry. For example, selling excess garden produce at a market would classify to agriculture rather than this subsistence category. Similarly, specialized subsistence activities like commercial fishing or professional tailoring, even if primarily for own use, would typically fall under their respective industry classifications.
Practical guidance
For Australian households engaged in subsistence activities, this classification has several practical implications. Generally, these activities don't require Australian Business Number (ABN) registration as they lack commercial character. Similarly, Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration is typically unnecessary since no taxable supplies are made.
Workers' compensation classifications generally don't apply to purely domestic activities, though specific circumstances may vary by state legislation. Most government business grants and support programs are designed for commercial enterprises and wouldn't apply to subsistence household production. When completing statistical surveys or certain official forms, households might encounter this classification category to distinguish their activities from business operations.