Seniors & carers / Australia-wide
Age Pension
The main Centrelink payment for older Australians.
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What you need to check
You usually need to be 67 or older. You must also have lived in Australia, normally for at least 10 years. Income and assets tests (limits on what you earn and own) apply.
This is a short summary. Other rules may apply, like income or where you live. Check the full rules with the agency that runs it.
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What it is
- The Age Pension is a Centrelink payment.
- It is for older people.
Who can get it
- You usually need to be 67 or older.
- You need to live in Australia. You may need to have lived here for some time.
- Your visa can matter.
- There are rules about how much you earn and own.
What to do
- Read the rules on the official website.
- Apply there. It is free to apply.
About this source
We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.
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