July 2026 indexation: new Centrelink rates
On 1 July 2026, the following payments were re-indexed. Measure: CPI.
1 July indexes Family Tax Benefit rates and family income-test thresholds, plus the pension income and assets free areas, allowance asset limits and deeming thresholds — not the fortnightly pension and allowance rates themselves.
| Payment | Previous | New | Increase | Increase % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTB Part A — child under 13, maximum (per fortnight) | $227.36 | $235.48 | $8.12 | +3.57% |
| Pension income free area — single (per fortnight) | $218 | $226 | $8 | +3.67% |
| Deeming threshold — single (per year) | $64,200 | $66,800 | $2,600 | +4.05% |
Every payment on 1 July 2026
| Payment | Maximum a fortnight, incl. supplements | Basic rate | Before 1 July 2026 | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age PensionSingle | $1,200.90 | $1,100.30 | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| JobSeeker PaymentSingle, no dependent children | $817.50 | $808.70 | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| Youth Allowance (job seekers)18 or over, living away from home | $684.20 | $677.20 | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| Youth Allowance (students and apprentices)18 or over, living away from home | $684.20 | $677.20 | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| AustudySingle, no children | $684.20 | $677.20 | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| ABSTUDY Living AllowanceAged 22 or over — Independent — Single, no children | $817.50 | $808.70 | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| Parenting Payment (single)Single principal carer | $1,066.30 | $1,017.20 | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| Parenting Payment (partnered)Partnered (each) | $748.20 | $740.30 | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| Disability Support PensionSingle | $1,200.90 | $1,100.30 | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| Disability Support Pension (under 21)Single, under 18 — Dependent (at home) | $594.40 | $581.50 | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| Carer PaymentSingle | $1,200.90 | $1,100.30 | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| Carer AllowancePer care receiver | $162.60 | — | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| Family Tax Benefit Part AMaximum, aged under 13 | $235.48 | — | $227.36 | +$8.12 | +3.57% |
| Family Tax Benefit Part BMaximum, youngest child aged under 5 | $200.34 | — | $193.34 | +$7.00 | +3.62% |
| Commonwealth Rent AssistanceMaximum, single with no children | $219.40 | — | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| Energy SupplementSingle pensioner | $14.10 | — | Fixed amount, not indexed | ||
| Pension SupplementMaximum, single | $86.50 | — | Not indexed on 1 July 2026 | ||
| Pensioner Education SupplementFull rate (full-time study) | $62.40 | — | Fixed amount, not indexed | ||
- Family Tax Benefit Part A, maximum, aged under 13, rose the most in dollars, by $8.12 to $235.48.
- Family Tax Benefit Part B, maximum, youngest child aged under 5, rose the most in percentage terms, 3.62%, from $193.34 to $200.34.
Every change on 1 July 2026
From the 1 July 2026 rates list; per fortnight unless the heading says otherwise.
Family Tax Benefit Part A
Maximum rate for each child. Yearly amounts do not include the end-of-year supplement.
| Item | Before → after | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged under 13 — per fortnight | $227.36→$235.48 | +$8.12 | +3.57% |
| Aged between 13 and 15 — per fortnight | $295.82→$306.46 | +$10.64 | +3.60% |
| Aged between 16 and 19 — Secondary student — per fortnight | $295.82→$306.46 | +$10.64 | +3.60% |
| Aged under 19 — In an approved care organisation — per fortnight | $72.94→$75.60 | +$2.66 | +3.65% |
| Base rate for each child — per fortnight | $72.94→$75.60 | +$2.66 | +3.65% |
| Aged under 13 — per year | $5,927.60→$6,139.30 | +$211.70 | +3.57% |
| Aged between 13 and 15 — per year | $7,712.45→$7,989.85 | +$277.40 | +3.60% |
| Aged between 16 and 19 — Secondary student — per year | $7,712.45→$7,989.85 | +$277.40 | +3.60% |
| Aged under 19 — In an approved care organisation — per year | $1,901.65→$1,971.00 | +$69.35 | +3.65% |
| Base rate for each child — per year | $1,901.65→$1,971.00 | +$69.35 | +3.65% |
Family Tax Benefit Part B
Maximum rate for each family, by the age of the youngest child.
| Item | Before → after | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngest child aged under 5 — per fortnight | $193.34→$200.34 | +$7.00 | +3.62% |
| Youngest child aged between 5 and 18 — per fortnight | $134.96→$139.86 | +$4.90 | +3.63% |
| Youngest child aged under 5 — per year | $5,040.65→$5,223.15 | +$182.50 | +3.62% |
| Youngest child aged between 5 and 18 — per year | $3,518.60→$3,646.35 | +$127.75 | +3.63% |
End-of-year supplements (per year)
| Item | Before → after | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Tax Benefit Part A — per child | $938.05→$970.90 | +$32.85 | +3.50% |
| Family Tax Benefit Part B — per family | $459.90→$478.15 | +$18.25 | +3.97% |
Family Tax Benefit income tests (per year)
| Item | Before → after | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A — lower income free area | $66,722→$69,131 | +$2,409 | +3.61% |
| Part A — higher income free area | $118,771→$123,078 | +$4,307 | +3.63% |
| Part B — primary earner income limit | $120,007→$124,327 | +$4,320 | +3.60% |
| Part B — secondary earner income free area | $6,935→$7,154 | +$219 | +3.16% |
| Part B — secondary earner income limit, youngest child aged under 5, with supplement | $34,438→$35,661 | +$1,223 | +3.55% |
| Part B — secondary earner income limit, youngest child aged between 5 and 18, with supplement | $26,828→$27,777 | +$949 | +3.54% |
| Part B — secondary earner income limit, youngest child aged under 5, without supplement | $32,139→$33,270 | +$1,131 | +3.52% |
| Part B — secondary earner income limit, youngest child aged between 5 and 18, without supplement | $24,528→$25,386 | +$858 | +3.50% |
Pension income free areas (per fortnight)
Raising the free areas also lifted the income limits on this date.
| Item | Before → after | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income free area — Single | $218→$226 | +$8 | +3.67% |
| Income free area — Couple (combined) | $380→$396 | +$16 | +4.21% |
| Income free area — Couple (combined) — Illness separated | $380→$396 | +$16 | +4.21% |
| Income limit — Single | $2,619.80→$2,627.80 | +$8.00 | +0.31% |
| Income limit — Couple (combined) | $4,000.80→$4,016.80 | +$16.00 | +0.40% |
| Income limit — Couple (combined) — Illness separated | $5,183.60→$5,199.60 | +$16.00 | +0.31% |
Pension assets free areas and limits
| Item | Before → after | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free area, homeowner — Single | $321,500→$333,000 | +$11,500 | +3.58% |
| Free area, homeowner — Couple (combined) | $481,500→$499,000 | +$17,500 | +3.63% |
| Free area, homeowner — Couple (combined) — Illness separated | $481,500→$499,000 | +$17,500 | +3.63% |
| Free area, non-homeowner — Single | $579,500→$600,000 | +$20,500 | +3.54% |
| Free area, non-homeowner — Couple (combined) | $739,500→$766,000 | +$26,500 | +3.58% |
| Free area, non-homeowner — Couple (combined) — Illness separated | $739,500→$766,000 | +$26,500 | +3.58% |
| Limit, homeowner — Single | $722,000→$733,500 | +$11,500 | +1.59% |
| Limit, homeowner — Couple (combined), including where only one partner is eligible | $1,085,000→$1,102,500 | +$17,500 | +1.61% |
| Limit, homeowner — Couple (combined) — Illness separated | $1,282,500→$1,300,000 | +$17,500 | +1.36% |
| Limit, non-homeowner — Single | $980,000→$1,000,500 | +$20,500 | +2.09% |
| Limit, non-homeowner — Couple (combined), including where only one partner is eligible | $1,343,000→$1,369,500 | +$26,500 | +1.97% |
| Limit, non-homeowner — Couple (combined) — Illness separated | $1,540,500→$1,567,000 | +$26,500 | +1.72% |
Allowance assets limits
| Item | Before → after | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeowner — Single | $321,500→$333,000 | +$11,500 | +3.58% |
| Homeowner — Couple (combined) | $481,500→$499,000 | +$17,500 | +3.63% |
| Non-homeowner — Single | $579,500→$600,000 | +$20,500 | +3.54% |
| Non-homeowner — Couple (combined) | $739,500→$766,000 | +$26,500 | +3.58% |
Parenting Payment Single income test (per fortnight)
| Item | Before → after | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income free area | $224.60→$232.60 | +$8.00 | +3.56% |
| Income limit | $2,890.35→$2,898.35 | +$8.00 | +0.28% |
Disability Support Pension, aged under 21 — income and assets limits
| Item | Before → after | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income limit (per fortnight) — Single — Dependent — Aged under 18 — At home | $1,406.80→$1,414.80 | +$8.00 | +0.57% |
| Income limit (per fortnight) — Single — Dependent — Aged 18 or over — At home | $1,535.20→$1,543.20 | +$8.00 | +0.52% |
| Income limit (per fortnight) — Single — Independent — Aged under 18 — Away from home | $1,929.80→$1,937.80 | +$8.00 | +0.41% |
| Income limit (per fortnight) — Single — Independent — Aged 18 or over — Away from home | $1,929.80→$1,937.80 | +$8.00 | +0.41% |
| Income limit (per fortnight) — Couple (combined) | $3,789.60→$3,805.60 | +$16.00 | +0.42% |
| Assets limit, homeowner — Single — Dependent — Aged under 18 — At home | $519,750→$531,250 | +$11,500 | +2.21% |
| Assets limit, homeowner — Single — Dependent — Aged 18 or over — At home | $541,250→$552,750 | +$11,500 | +2.12% |
| Assets limit, homeowner — Single — Independent — Aged under 18 — Away from home | $607,000→$618,500 | +$11,500 | +1.89% |
| Assets limit, homeowner — Single — Independent — Aged 18 or over — Away from home | $607,000→$618,500 | +$11,500 | +1.89% |
| Assets limit, homeowner — Couple (combined) | $1,050,000→$1,067,500 | +$17,500 | +1.67% |
| Assets limit, non-homeowner — Single — Dependent — Aged under 18 — At home | $777,750→$798,250 | +$20,500 | +2.64% |
| Assets limit, non-homeowner — Single — Dependent — Aged 18 or over — At home | $799,250→$819,750 | +$20,500 | +2.56% |
| Assets limit, non-homeowner — Single — Independent — Aged under 18 — Away from home | $865,000→$885,500 | +$20,500 | +2.37% |
| Assets limit, non-homeowner — Single — Independent — Aged 18 or over — Away from home | $865,000→$885,500 | +$20,500 | +2.37% |
| Assets limit, non-homeowner — Couple (combined) | $1,308,000→$1,334,500 | +$26,500 | +2.03% |
Deeming thresholds
The deeming rates themselves did not change on this date.
| Item | Before → after | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $64,200→$66,800 | +$2,600 | +4.05% |
| Couple (combined) | $106,200→$110,600 | +$4,400 | +4.14% |
Other family payments
| Item | Before → after | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Birth Allowance — Triplets — per fortnight | $196.56→$203.70 | +$7.14 | +3.63% |
| Multiple Birth Allowance — Quadruplets or more — per fortnight | $261.94→$271.32 | +$9.38 | +3.58% |
| Multiple Birth Allowance — Triplets — per year | $5,124.60→$5,310.75 | +$186.15 | +3.63% |
| Multiple Birth Allowance — Quadruplets or more — per year | $6,829.15→$7,073.70 | +$244.55 | +3.58% |
| Newborn Supplement — First child or multiple birth — Payable over 13 weeks | $2,052.05→$2,125.76 | +$73.71 | +3.59% |
| Newborn Supplement — Second or subsequent child — Payable over 13 weeks | $685.23→$709.80 | +$24.57 | +3.59% |
| Newborn Supplement — Additional upfront payment — Per child | $683→$708 | +$25 | +3.66% |
| Essential Medical Equipment Payment — Essential Medical Equipment Payment (per year) | $196→$203 | +$7 | +3.57% |
Notes
- Family Tax Benefit Energy Supplement amounts are fixed and did not change.
Payments affected
- Family Tax Benefit Part A
- Family Tax Benefit Part B
- Age Pension
- JobSeeker Payment
- Parenting Payment (single)
See the full indexation schedule and all four yearly dates.
Rates effective 1 July 2026. Source: DSS / Services Australia. Last checked 23 September 2026.