Youth Allowance
Partnered — with children
Equivalent to approximately $52.92 per day ($740.90 ÷ 14 days).
Partnered Youth Allowance recipients with dependent children receive $740.90 per fortnight ($52.92 per day). The higher rate reflects the cost of raising children. Both your income and your partner's income affect your payment. Youth Allowance is indexed on 1 January each year — the next increase takes effect 1 January 2027.
Income Test
Different income thresholds apply depending on whether you are looking for work or studying.
Looking for work (job seeker)
| Income free area | $150.00/fn |
| Disqualifying income | $1401.50/fn |
Student
| Income free area | $539.00/fn |
| Disqualifying income | $1791.67/fn |
Other Youth Allowance rates
Rates verified against the DSS A Guide to Australian Government Payments and Services Australia . Last verified: 2026-02-25. View DSS rate schedule →
General guidance only. Verify your entitlements with Services Australia on 132 300 or at servicesaustralia.gov.au .