The Age Pension is the main retirement income support payment for older Australians. This guide covers eligibility, current rates and the means test overview.
Aged 67 or over, Australian resident for 10 years (with some of that continuous), and meets the income and assets tests. Full rules at Services Australia.
From 20 September 2026: Single $1,237.70/fn · Partnered (each) $933.00/fn (includes Pension and Energy Supplements).
See the income and assets test guide for full details including the free areas and taper rates.
The official source for this guide is Services Australia. All information on this page is checked against that source and dated October 2026.
This guide was last checked in October 2026. Centrelink rates and rules change — always verify against the official source before making decisions.
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