Australia Disability Support Pension fortnightly rates
This explanation covers Australia’s maximum fortnightly Disability Support Pension rates and the applicable income and assets tests, using the published government rules and their stated scope.
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- Maximum single rate
- A$1,237.70 per fortnightServices Australia Disability Support Pension rates
- Maximum couple rate
- A$933.00 each per fortnightServices Australia Disability Support Pension rates
Maximum fortnightly rates
For a single person aged 21 or older, or younger than 21 with a child in their care, the maximum Disability Support Pension total is A$1,237.70 per fortnight. Services Australia Disability Support Pension rates (opens in a new tab).
For a member of a couple, the maximum is A$933.00 per fortnight each. Services Australia Disability Support Pension rates (opens in a new tab).
Rate components
The single total includes a maximum basic rate of A$1,135.40, maximum Pension Supplement of A$88.20 and Energy Supplement of A$14.10. Services Australia Disability Support Pension rates (opens in a new tab).
Rate updates
Services Australia publishes updated rates on 20 March and 20 September each year for people aged 21 or older and for people younger than 21 with a child in their care. The rates page was last updated on 20 September 2026. Services Australia Disability Support Pension rates (opens in a new tab).
Income and assets tests
The person’s or their partner’s income and assets may affect the payment rate. Services Australia Disability Support Pension rates (opens in a new tab).
Published rules and scope
Disability Support Pension is a taxable payment for a person who has reached Age Pension age. Services Australia Disability Support Pension how much (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.