Community Services Card Eligibility Checker
Compare your household with the current annual income limit and screen the age and residence conditions.
Initial check
Likely eligibleWork and Income decides
Annual income limit
$37,116Current household threshold
Below limit by
$5,116Income comparison
How the threshold works
Choose the household category that matches your living arrangement. Families of more than six add $12,440 to the six-person limit for each extra person. Work and Income checks income from all relevant sources and makes the final decision.
Questions this checker answers
What is the income limit for a Community Services Card?
It depends on household type. Current annual limits run from $34,974 for a single person sharing accommodation to $122,724 for a six-person family, with $12,440 added for each extra person.
Is the Community Services Card based on taxable income?
Work and Income counts a broad range of before-tax income, including wages, benefits, interest, dividends and some overseas income. It may differ from taxable income.
Can a card be issued automatically?
Some people receiving qualifying benefits, public housing assistance or other specified support are sent a card automatically. Confirm the current category with Work and Income.
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