How much Disability Support Pension (DSP) one gets depends on age and living conditions. The maximum basic rates for Disability Support Pension (DSP) per fortnight in Australia are as follows:
- If you’re 21 or older with or without children, or younger than 21 with a child in your care, then these rates apply
| Pension rates per fortnight | Single | Couple each | Couple combined | Couple each separated due to ill health |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum basic rate | $971.50 | $732.30 | $1,464.60 | $971.50 |
| Maximum Pension Supplement | $78.40 | $59.10 | $118.20 | $78.40 |
| Energy Supplement | $14.10 | $10.60 | $21.20 | $14.10 |
| TOTAL | $1064.00 | $802.00 | $1,604.00 | $1064.00 |
- If you’re younger than 21, the following rates apply per your peculiar situation
| Your situation | Maximum rate per fortnight |
|---|---|
| Single, younger than 18, and dependent | $477.70 |
| Single, younger than 18, and independent | $707.60 |
| Single, 18 to 20, and dependent | $534.20 |
| Single, 18 to 20, and independent | $707.60 |
| A couple, and younger than 21 | $707.60 |