Australia Carer Payment and Carer Allowance rates
This explanation covers Carer Payment and Carer Allowance rates in Australia, using the published government rules and their stated scope.
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- Carer Payment totals
- The maximum Carer Payment total is A$1,237.70 per fortnight for a single person.Services Australia Carer Payment rates
- Supplements and review dates
- The single maximum includes A$1,135.40 basic rate, A$88.20 Pension Supplement and A$14.10 Energy Supplement.Services Australia Carer Payment rates
Carer Payment totals
The maximum Carer Payment total is A$1,237.70 per fortnight for a single person. Services Australia Carer Payment rates (opens in a new tab).
The maximum total is A$933.00 per fortnight for each member of a couple, or A$1,866.00 combined. Services Australia Carer Payment rates (opens in a new tab).
Supplements and review dates
The single maximum includes A$1,135.40 basic rate, A$88.20 Pension Supplement and A$14.10 Energy Supplement. Services Australia Carer Payment rates (opens in a new tab).
The Department of Social Services adjusts Carer Payment rates every 20 March and 20 September. The current page was updated on 20 September 2026. Services Australia Carer Payment rates (opens in a new tab).
Carer Allowance rate
Carer Allowance is A$162.60 each fortnight. The Department of Social Services adjusts this rate on 1 January each year. Services Australia Carer Allowance rates (opens in a new tab).
Work income does not affect the amount if the carer and partner earn less than A$250,000 a year. Services Australia Carer Allowance rates (opens in a new tab).
Shared care and tax
A carer sharing care with another carer who is not their partner and also claims Carer Allowance may receive a part payment based on their percentage of care. Services Australia Carer Allowance rates (opens in a new tab).
Carer Allowance is not part of taxable income. Services Australia Carer Allowance rates (opens in a new tab).
Carer Payment tax
Carer Payment is taxable if the carer or person cared for is Age Pension age or above. Services Australia Carer Payment rates (opens in a new tab).
This general explanation provides no personal eligibility decision, payment estimate, tax calculation or recommendation. No matching calculator or numerical worked example is provided.