NT seniors card eligibility
- 60 or over
- Permanent resident of NT
NT 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 $200 |
– |
– |
– |
Garbage |
$46¹ |
– |
– |
– |
Water |
Up to $800 |
– |
– |
– |
Electricity |
Up to $1,200 |
– |
– |
– |
Drivers licence |
$38 |
– |
– |
– |
Car registration |
$154 |
$55 |
– |
– |
Spectacles |
Up to $251² |
– |
– |
– |
Value |
$2,689 |
$55 |
– |
– |
¹ Darwin rate.
² Up to $502.20 every two years for the individual and their registered dependents.
Concession cards value
The LIHCC and CSHC have little territory concession value in NT, but the PCC can be worth $2,689 alone.
Additional state benefits
Those age 65 and above can join the NT Seniors Recognition Scheme and receive a $550 prepaid card to spend on purchases.