See how far your budget goes
Enter your package budget and any other provider's hourly rate to compare how many hours of care you could receive with Happy Home Care.
Compare your budget
Enter your package budget and any other provider's rate to see the difference.
| Provider | Hourly rate | Hours per month |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Home Care | $64.90 | 76.2 hrs |
| Other provider | $85.00 | 58.2 hrs |
That's 18.0 extra hours of care per month with Happy Home Care.
Estimates only. For a personalised quote, please contact our care team.
Common questions about aged care costs
How much does aged care cost in Australia?+
Under Support at Home, clinical care (nursing, physio, OT) is 100% government funded. You contribute to independence and everyday-living services based on a means test — typically between 5% and 80% of the service cost depending on your income and assets. From 1 October 2026, personal care will also be fully government funded.
How much is a Level 2 aged care package?+
The old Level 2 Home Care Package (about $18,000/year) has been replaced by Support at Home classification levels. A comparable classification now provides roughly $17,000–$20,000 per year in funding. Use the calculator above to estimate how many hours of care that gives you at Happy Home Care rates.
Is My Aged Care means tested?+
Yes. Services Australia assesses your income and assets to work out your contribution to independence and everyday-living services. Full pensioners generally pay the minimum, self-funded retirees pay more. Clinical care is not means tested — it is free for everyone.
What is the maximum means-tested fee for aged care?+
For in-home care under Support at Home, contributions are capped: annually and over your lifetime. The lifetime cap across home care and residential care is around $82,000 (indexed). You will never pay more than this in means-tested contributions across your whole care journey.
What is RAD in aged care?+
RAD stands for Refundable Accommodation Deposit — it is a lump-sum payment for a room in residential aged care. RAD does not apply to Support at Home or in-home care. If you receive care at home with Happy Home Care, there is no RAD.
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