Youth Allowance

Current fortnightly rates — select your situation

Youth Allowance is indexed on 1 January each year. Next indexation: 1 January 2027.

Single — age and living arrangement

Single, 16–17, at home $422.80/fn Single, 16–17, away from home $684.20/fn Single, 18–24, at home $487.00/fn Single, 18–24, away from home $684.20/fn

Single — with children

Single, with children $863.40/fn Principal carer, mutual obligation exemption $1046.70/fn

Partnered

Partnered, no children $684.20/fn Partnered, with children $740.90/fn

Special rates

Special, single, at home $573.20/fn Special, single, away from home $808.30/fn Special, partnered $740.90/fn

Last updated: 2026-02-25 · Next indexation: 1 January 2027
Source: DSS A Guide to Australian Government Payments, verified February 2026.