Australia Age Pension October 2025 Payment Dates- Complete Schedule

Looking for the Australia Age Pension schedule for October 2025?

Here’s a clear, up-to-date guide covering the September indexation, how the fortnightly cycle works, and exactly which October dates your payment is likely to land.

You’ll also find a simple table to map your personal cycle.

What Changed From 20 September 2025

From the regular September indexation, the maximum fortnightly Age Pension (including Pension Supplement and Energy Supplement) is now:

• Single: $1,178.70 per fortnight
• Couple (each): $888.50 per fortnight ($1,777.00 combined)

Your actual amount may differ if you are on a part-rate (due to the income or assets tests) or receive add-ons like Rent Assistance.

How The October 2025 Payment Cycle Works

The Age Pension is paid every two weeks. Your exact payday is assigned to your Centrelink record and visible in myGov → My payments.

Most customers are aligned to a Thursday cycle, with funds clearing based on your bank’s processing times (some see pending deposits the evening before).

There is no nationwide public holiday in October that typically changes federal payment processing, but state holidays or bank processing windows can shift when funds appear in your account.

October 2025 At A Glance

There are five Thursdays in October 2025: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Depending on where your fortnightly cycle falls, you’ll receive two or, for some cycles, three payments in October.

• If your cycle anchors to Thursday, 18 September 2025, you’ll land three October paydays (2, 16, 30 October).
• If your cycle anchors to Thursday, 25 September 2025, you’ll land two October paydays (9, 23 October).
• If your cycle anchors to Thursday, 2 October 2025, you’ll land two October paydays (16, 30 October).

Example Schedules (Match Your Cycle In myGov)

Use this table to map your likely October 2025 paydays. Check myGov to confirm your most recent payday, then follow the row.

If Your Last Payday Was…	Your October 2025 Paydays	Notes
Thu 18 Sep 2025	Thu 2 Oct, Thu 16 Oct, Thu 30 Oct	Three fortnights fall in October for this cycle
Thu 25 Sep 2025	Thu 9 Oct, Thu 23 Oct	Standard two fortnights in October
Thu 2 Oct 2025	Thu 16 Oct, Thu 30 Oct	Standard two fortnights in October

Tip: Some people receive weekly payments (available in limited circumstances, e.g., vulnerability or budgeting support).

If you’re on weekly payments, the same cycle logic applies—your assigned weekday repeats each week.

New Rates & What You’ll Actually See

• Maximum rates listed above are gross and include standard supplements.
• Part-rate recipients will see an amount based on their assessed income and assets.
• Rent Assistance and other top-ups appear in the same deposit, so your banked total can be higher than the base pension alone.
• Always verify your next payment date and amount in myGov; this reflects any recent changes to your circumstances.

Quick Checklist Before Payday

• Confirm date & amount: Check myGov → My payments for the exact payment date and dollar figure.
• Allow bank time: Banks post deposits at different times; some show pending the night before.
• Watch notices: If any processing change is announced, it will appear in your myGov messages or Centrelink online account.

For October 2025, think Thursdays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Many pensioners will receive two deposits; those whose cycle aligns with 18 September will see three.

With indexed rates now at $1,178.70 for singles and $888.50 each for couples, the key is to match your cycle and confirm in myGov so you know precisely when and how much lands in your account.

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