The 2025 pension increase of $1,725 will help pensioners with income and help with the increase in cost of living over budget economic help for retirees. Here’s who gets it, whne they get it, and how much they will get it.
Who Gets the $1,725 Pension Increase in 2025?
The 2025 increase will apply to those most currently receive the government Age Pension, and people with a Disability Support Pension and Carer Payments. Age, residency, and means tests will be needed to be met and to be pensioned and all new applicants with a September 2025 cut-off will apply. Extractions on applications for this increase is due to it being automatic, with the means records being the exception of automatic applications.
When Will the Payments be Made?
The Enhanced Rate Payments will be September 20, 2025, and the next scheduled payment for on or after this date will show the newly adjusted pension. Based off the pension payment calendar local authorities and the payments will be made in the direct deposit of the recipient’s bank account. Payments will be made at the end of the month with this month’s due payments made in the next month.
How Much Will Pensioners Get?
For those who are eligible, the “confirmed boost” will include an additional $1,725 over the year 2025 to the age pensions. For single people, the amount will be an increase of $29.70 each fortnight, and for couples, the amount will increase by $22.40 for the couple. The amount that is typed will still depend on the marital status, qualifying supplements, and the income and asset tests.
| Category | Fortnightly Increase | Annual Increase* |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $29.70 | $771.60 |
| Couple (combined) | $22.40 | $582.40 |
Short Breakdown of Payment Calculation
The amount of pension increase that will be received is the result of “regular indexation” and inflation. Real SUPPORT levels have been adjusted for the average living costs metrics that do not include the “government reviewed” levels. For new retirees and for those who have recently applied for a pension, the increase to be received will be on the first payment eligible on September 20, 2025.
Key Benefits to Retirees
- There are positive changes that will provide more than 6 million pensioners more “security” in regards to “finances”.
- Less Value to Living Expenses Offsets
- Housing, food, healthcare.
- Fine Tuned Adjustments
- Recipents do not need to do anything in order to receive the payments.
Table: At-a-Glance Data
| Detail | Amount/Date |
|---|---|
| Maximum Boost | $1,725 |
| Start Date | 20 Sept 2025 |
| Applies To | Age/disability/carers pensions |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who gets the $1,725 pension increase in 2025?
Anyone who gets the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, or Carer Payment and meets the government criteria.
Q2: When will the new pension amounts apply?
The new amounts will apply starting September 20, 2025. Payments will reflect the new rate on the next scheduled payment.
Q3: Do pensioners need to do anything to receive this increase?
No, this increase is processed automatically unless the pensioner needs their records updated.
