Disability Support Pension (under 21) assets test 2026
The assets free areas and limits that decide how much Disability Support Pension (under 21) you can get.
| Situation | Assets free area |
|---|
Source: DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 1 July 2026 — Disability Support Pension (aged under 21) — Assets limits
Above the free area, your payment reduces by $3 a fortnight for every 1,000 dollars of assessable assets.
| Situation | Assets limit |
|---|---|
| Single — Dependent — Aged under 18 — At home — Homeowner | $531,250 |
| Single — Dependent — Aged 18 or over — At home — Homeowner | $552,750 |
| Single — Independent — Aged under 18 — Away from home — Homeowner | $618,500 |
| Single — Independent — Aged 18 or over — Away from home — Homeowner | $618,500 |
| Couple (combined) — Homeowner | $1,067,500 |
| Single — Dependent — Aged under 18 — At home — Non-homeowner | $798,250 |
| Single — Dependent — Aged 18 or over — At home — Non-homeowner | $819,750 |
| Single — Independent — Aged under 18 — Away from home — Non-homeowner | $885,500 |
| Single — Independent — Aged 18 or over — Away from home — Non-homeowner | $885,500 |
| Couple (combined) — Non-homeowner | $1,334,500 |
An assets test also applies. There is an assets free area that depends on whether you own a home and whether you are single or a member of a couple. Above the free area, the pension reduces gradually, in the same way as the adult pension.
Because both tests apply and the lower result is paid, assets over the limit can reduce the payment to zero even if income is low. The current asset limits are shown on this page.
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Estimates and general information only — not financial advice. Check Services Australia for your circumstances.
Rates current as of 1 January 2026. Source: DSS / Services Australia. Last checked 17 July 2026.