Indicators of basic necessities say something about whether consumption or access to a basic necessity is sufficient - with “sufficient” being some predetermined level. Such a measure would compare whether a minimum standard of material wellbeing is being met across regions and communities or across time. However, what constitutes “sufficient” may vary between regions, local communities, and cultures, and between indigenous and non-indigenous households. Furthermore, what is “sufficient" may be determined in part by the availability of other financial supports, community services, and infrastructure, all of which vary considerably across and within regions.