The
Age Pension from Centrelink continues to play a vital role in supporting older Australians with the rising cost of living. The upcoming
2025 Age Pension increase is part of Centrelink’s regular indexation process, which adjusts payments based on inflation, wage growth, and living cost data to ensure that pensioners maintain their purchasing power.
Age Pension Eligibility in 2025
- Age Requirement: The qualifying age is between 66 and 67 years, depending on your date of birth as outlined by Centrelink for 2025.
- Residency Requirement: Applicants must have lived in Australia for at least 10 years, with at least 5 of those years being continuous residency.
- Means Testing: The final payment amount depends on your income and assets test, ensuring that those in most need receive adequate support.
- Reporting Obligations: Recipients must keep their personal and financial information up to date with Centrelink to avoid interruptions or overpayments.
New Payment Amounts from November 2025
As part of the indexation update, pensioners will see the following
increases effective from November 2025:
- Single pensioners: An increase of approximately $29.70 per fortnight, bringing the total to just under $980 every two weeks.
- Couples (combined): A joint increase of around $44.80 per fortnight.
- Rent Assistance: Recipients receiving rental or housing assistance will also benefit from a modest upward adjustment.
- Part Pensions: Those receiving part pensions under the means test will also see proportional increases.
Payment Schedule
- The new Age Pension rates will take effect from the September 2025 quarter, with the updated payments being made from November 2025.
- Payments occur fortnightly, typically on Mondays or Tuesdays depending on individual payment calendars.
- No reapplication is required — all eligible recipients will receive the adjusted payment automatically.
What Seniors Should Do
- Ensure that your banking and contact details are correct and up to date with Centrelink.
- Continue meeting income and asset reporting obligations to avoid any disruptions.
- Review your payment information and schedule via your myGov account or contact Centrelink for assistance.
Summary of 2025 Age Pension Increase
| Category |
Amount Increase (Fortnightly) |
Effective Payment Start |
| Single Age Pension |
~$29.70 |
November 2025 |
| Couples Combined |
~$44.80 |
November 2025 |
| Rent Assistance |
Modest uplift |
November 2025 |
FAQs
Q1: Who qualifies for the Age Pension increase?
Australians aged 66 and over (depending on their date of birth), who meet residency requirements and pass the income and asset tests, qualify for the 2025 Age Pension increase.
Q2: How much more will I receive in 2025?
Single recipients will receive approximately $29.70 more per fortnight, while couples will see a combined increase of $44.80 per fortnight.
Q3: Do I need to apply for the increase?
No application is necessary. The increase will be automatically applied to all eligible Age Pension recipients beginning November 2025.
The
2025 Centrelink Age Pension increase reaffirms the government’s commitment to supporting older Australians. By maintaining purchasing power and providing inflation-linked adjustments, this update helps seniors remain financially secure and independent in an increasingly costly economy.
