How much is Youth Allowance (Single, 18+, Living at Home) per fortnight in 2026?

Youth Allowance for a single person aged 18+ living at home is $419.60 per fortnight ($415.50 base + $4.10 Energy Supplement) from March 2026. That is $209.80 per week or $10,909.60 per year.

What is the income limit for Youth Allowance?

For students, you can earn up to $480 per fortnight before your Youth Allowance is reduced. For job seekers, the free area is $150 per fortnight. The Student Income Bank lets you accumulate unused credits.

Can I work and still get Youth Allowance?

Yes, you can work part-time and still receive Youth Allowance. Students have a generous $480/fn free area. The Student Income Bank means you can save up income credits during low-earning periods.

How Much Is Youth Allowance (Single, 18+, Living at Home) in 2026?

Current fortnightly rate for a single person aged 18+ living at home, including supplements, income test, and assets test thresholds. Updated for March 2026 indexation.

Per Fortnight

$419.60

Per Week

$209.80

Per Month

$909.13

Per Year

$10,909.60

Payment Components

Base rate$415.50

Energy Supplement$4.10

Total per fortnight$419.60

Income Test

Income free area$480.00 per fortnight (students/apprentices) or $150/fn (job seekers)

Payment cuts out at approx$1,178.00/fn

For students: between $480 and $587 per fortnight, payment reduces by 50c per dollar. Above $587, by 60c per dollar. For job seekers: between $150 and $256, 50c taper; above $256, 60c taper.

Assets Test Thresholds

Situation	Homeowner	Non-Homeowner
Single	$301,750.00	$543,750.00
Couple (combined)	$451,500.00	$693,500.00

The assets test is a hard cutoff. If you are a dependent student, the Parental Means Test also applies (combined parental income free area ~$58,108/year).

Supplements Included

✓Energy Supplement ($4.10/fn)

Additional Payments You Might Get

+Rent Assistance (if paying rent away from home)
+Pharmaceutical Allowance ($6.60/fn)
+Student Income Bank (accumulate up to $12,000 in unused income credits)

Eligibility Quick-Check

•Aged 16-24 (students) or 16-21 (job seekers)
•Full-time student, Australian Apprentice, or looking for work
•Australian resident
•Parental income and assets may be assessed if dependent

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