NSW seniors card eligibility
- 60 or over
- not working or averaging 20 hours or less a week of paid work across a 12-month period
- permanent resident of New South Wales
NSW mainstream concession card benefits p.a.
Benefit type |
Pensioner Concession Card – PCC |
Low Income Holder Concession Card – LIHCC |
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card – CSHC |
Seniors |
Council rates |
Up to $250 |
– |
– |
– |
Water |
$604¹ |
– |
– |
– |
Energy |
Up to $350 |
Up to $350 |
Up to $250 |
– |
Gas |
Up to $110 |
Up to $110 |
– |
– |
Drivers licence |
$70² |
– |
– |
– |
Car registration |
$438³ |
– |
– |
– |
Value |
$1,822 |
$460 |
$250 |
– |
¹ Sydney Water typical service charges for water and wastewater (stormwater not included).
² Based on yearly renewal fee.
³ Includes registration fee and vehicle tax with tare weight between 1,155kg – 1,504kg.
Concession cards value
From the mainstream state benefits listed above, the PCC can be worth $1,362 p.a. more than the LIHCC due to council rates, water and car discounts.
The LIHCC can be worth $210 p.a. more than the CSHC due to gas and electricity discounts.
Additional state benefits
There are other concessions you might benefit from, including but not limited to:
- public dental services (PCC, LIHCC and CSHC)
- some free ambulance services (PCC, LIHCC and CSHC)
- medical Energy Rebate (PCC and LIHCC)