House Sharing Seniors

HSS Rent Calculator

See your real net rent after Government Rent Assistance (CRA)

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$300$3,000
Rent per bedroom: $300/wk
SINGLES
Age Pension + CRA
Gross rent/wk$300
CRA benefit/wk− $73
Net rent/wk$227
% of max pension ($674/wk)33.6%
Annual saving vs no CRA$3,808/yr
COUPLES
Each qualifies independently
Gross rent/wk$300
CRA benefit/wk− $103
Net rent/wk$197
% of max pension ($1,009/wk)19.5%
Annual saving vs no CRA$5,377/yr

Comparison — All Bedroom Counts at $1,200/wk Total

BedsRent/bedSingles CRASingles Net% PensionCouples CRACouples Net% Pension
3 bed $400$73$32748.5%$103$29729.4%
4 bed ◀$300$73$22733.6%$103$19719.5%
5 bed $240$73$16724.7%$88$15215.1%
6 bed $200$73$12718.8%$58$14214.1%

CRA rates: Singles max $73.23/wk (threshold $74.10/wk), Couples max $103.40/wk (threshold $123.10/wk). Sep 2024 rates. Seek Centrelink advice for your individual circumstances.