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Super and pension age calculator

When you can access your super and the Age Pension

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Further information

  • To receive the Age Pension, you must also meet the Services Australia (Centrelink) eligibility criteria.
  • The Australia Taxation Office has details on preservation age, the age at which you can access super.

FAQs - frequently asked questions

Q: Can you estimate how much pension I will receive?

A: No, but you can use the retirement planner to estimate your Centrelink entitlement.

Q: Where can I find out how to get my super?

A:  Getting your super has information on when you can access your super. Contact your super fund to find out how.

Q: When do I become eligible for a transition to retirement (TTR) pension?

A: You are eligible for a TTR pension as soon as you reach your super preservation age. This lets you access some of your super and keep working. To find out more, see transition to retirement.