Austudy rate table 2026
Austudy · Single, no children
Basic rate per fortnight · $17,607.20 ≈ per year (×26 fortnights)
- Maximum basic rate
- $677.20
- Total per fortnight
- $677.20
Effective 1 January 2026 · Source: DSS / Services Australia
Every Austudy variant
| Variant | Base rate | Supplements | Total /fortnight | ≈ per year (×26) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | — | $677.20 | $677.20 | $17,607.20 |
| Single, with children | — | $854.20 | $854.20 | $22,209.20 |
| Partnered, with children | — | $733.20 | $733.20 | $19,063.20 |
| Partnered, no children | — | $677.20 | $677.20 | $17,607.20 |
| Special rate — Single, no children | — | $799.70 | $799.70 | $20,792.20 |
| Special rate — Partnered, no children | — | $733.20 | $733.20 | $19,063.20 |
Source: DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 1 January 2026 — Austudy — Maximum basic rate · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 1 January 2026 — Austudy — Maximum basic rate (special rate)
The table below shows every Austudy rate: single, single with children, partnered, and partnered with children. Because Austudy is for people aged 25 and over, there is no at-home or away-from-home split and no parental means test.
The rate shown is the maximum for each situation. Where an Energy Supplement applies, it is paid automatically with Austudy and shown as its own line; it has been frozen at the same amount since it was introduced, so it does not rise at indexation. Your actual payment can be lower once the income test is applied.
More on Austudy
- Austudy overviewRate, tests and calculator
- How much in 2026?The headline answer
- Income testHow earnings change it
- Assets testLimits and free areas
Estimates and general information only — not financial advice. Check Services Australia for your circumstances.
Rates current as of 1 January 2026. Source: DSS / Services Australia. Last checked 17 July 2026.