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Remote Area Allowance
A supplement for people receiving Centrelink payments who live in remote or isolated areas, to help with the higher cost of living in those areas.
Indicative amount
Up to ~$31.20/fortnight
Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page
What you get
~$18.20/fortnight for a single person with no children, up to ~$31.20/fortnight for couples with children. Paid automatically as part of your eligible Centrelink payment.
Who it's for
Relevant life events: cost of living
How to apply
1. No separate application required — the allowance is assessed automatically based on your residential address if you are on an eligible Centrelink payment.
You will be taken to www.servicesaustralia.gov.au
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026