Frontline Pensioners will be paid $1,180 approximately 20 September 2025. Pension payments will be adjusted for inflation, in both price increases and cost of living increases. This will be part of the biannual indexation of the Pension. Solo pensioners will receive $29.70 and Couple pensioners will receive $22.40 for each person.
New Adjustments and Supplements
From 20 September the maximum pension for a single person will be 1,178.70 paid bi-weekly. This amount weaves together the base amount of the pension and its various supplements, the pension supplement and the energy supplement. Couples living together and eligible will also receive a combined payment of $1,777 bi-weekly, meaning 888.50 each. Small supplements are included in the increase which aid in the coverage of basic needs.
Changes in Eligibility Criteria
New and revised income and asset caps also accompany the increase in the pension rate. Income thresholds for both assets and earnings are also modified. For singles the earning cap is now $2575.40 bi-weekly and $3934 for couples. The asset cap for homeowners and non-homeowners has also increased which may widen the number of people who could receive the pension or part-pension.
Verifying Your Eligibility
Current participants and potential recipients of the pension can verify their eligibility using free calculators that incorporate the most recent rate and threshold changes as of 20 September 2025. These calculators assist in assessing one’s financial circumstances to ascertain eligibility for a pension and the impact of any changes on the current entitlements. Also, make use of the eligibility calculators in preparation for the September 2025 changes.
Age Pension Rollout & Adjustments — September 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Payment Date | Approximately 20 September 2025 |
| Payment Amount (Single) | $1,178.70 bi-weekly (includes base pension and supplements) |
| Payment Amount (Couple) | $1,777 bi-weekly combined ($888.50 each) |
| Supplements Included | Pension supplement and energy supplement |
| Additional Supplements | Solo pensioners receive $29.70; Couple pensioners receive $22.40 per person |
| Inflation Adjustment | Payments adjusted biannually for price and cost-of-living increases |
| Income Caps (Bi-weekly) | $2,575.40 for singles; $3,934 for couples |
| Asset Caps | Increased for homeowners and non-homeowners, potentially widening eligibility |
| Eligibility Verification | Free online calculators available to assess eligibility and impact of rate changes |
| Purpose | Support Australia’s elderly with improved financial assistance |
| Further Info | Services Australia website and online pension eligibility tools |
This is yet another update that has been designed to aid Australia’s elderly population, especially in relation to providing timely improvements to financial assistance. For further tailored information, the general public is directed to browse Services Australia or use the online pension eligibility assessment tools prior to the September rollout.