Youth Allowance

Special — single away from home

$808.30

per fortnight (typical total)

Base rate $799.70

Total $808.30

Verified 2026-02-25 Next indexation 1 January 2027

Equivalent to approximately $57.74 per day ($808.30 ÷ 14 days).

Young people on the special rate living away from home receive $808.30 per fortnight ($57.74 per day). This higher rate recognises the genuine hardship that prevents living at the family home. Youth Allowance is indexed on 1 January each year — the next increase takes effect 1 January 2027.

Special rates apply to students in specific circumstances — for example, where living at home causes severe financial difficulties or family breakdown.

Income Test

Income free area	$539.00/fn
Disqualifying income	$1904.00/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 .