Calculate Your Costs

Rates based on 2024-2025 Australian Government fees:

  • Basic Daily Fee: $60.86/day (20 Mar - 20 Sep 2024)
  • Income free area: $32,331.20/year
  • Asset free threshold: $197,735.20
  • Means-tested fee cap: $32,718.57/year

These are estimates only. Actual fees determined by Services Australia.

Understanding Aged Care Costs

Basic Daily Fee

All residents pay a basic daily fee covering living costs. This fee is set by the government at 85% of the single Age Pension.

Means-Tested Fee

Based on your income and assets. The government covers the rest of your care costs. Higher income/assets = higher fee.

Accommodation Payment

One-time payment (RAD) or daily payment (DAP) or combination. Amount depends on facility and your assets.