NDIS Funding Calculator: How Much Could You Get? (2026)

There is no set amount. NDIS funding is based on your needs and goals, not your income. But the NDIA's own figures show what plans usually look like.

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The average NDIS plan in 2026

The average NDIS plan is about $85,100 a year. For people who don't live in 24/7 supported housing, it is about $65,000. Almost half of all plans are under $30,000 a year.

Average NDIS funding by age

Age	Average plan a year
0 to 8	$27,800
9 to 14	$31,300
15 to 18	$45,500
19 to 24	$78,100
25 to 34	$94,900
35 to 44	$104,300
45 to 54	$110,900
55 to 64	$123,700

People who don't live in 24/7 supported housing.

Average NDIS funding by disability

Main disability	Average plan a year
Hearing impairment	$19,000
Developmental delay	$22,300
Global developmental delay	$27,300
Autism	$39,700
Visual impairment	$60,500
Intellectual disability	$90,000
Psychosocial disability (mental health)	$97,400
Other physical	$99,800
Down syndrome	$110,600
Multiple sclerosis	$120,700
Cerebral palsy	$147,600
Acquired brain injury	$152,600
Other neurological	$163,000
Stroke	$165,000
Spinal cord injury	$208,500

People who don't live in 24/7 supported housing.

People who live in 24/7 supported housing (Supported Independent Living) have much bigger plans: about $488,600 a year on average.

The three NDIS budgets

Core: everyday help. Support workers, transport, everyday care items, and joining in the community.
Capacity Building: building skills. Therapy, support coordination, plan management, and help to find a job.
Capital: bigger items. Equipment like wheelchairs, and changes to the home.

What changes how much funding you get?

How much help you need each day.
Your goals.
Your age.
Help you already get from family and other services.
Whether you need support at home day and night.

How you can manage your NDIS funding

You choose how your plan is paid: agency-managed, plan-managed or self-managed. We accept all three.

Source: NDIA Quarterly Report, Supplement E, March 2026.

Questions people ask

How much NDIS funding will I get?

It depends on your needs and goals. The average plan is about $85,100 a year, but almost half of plans are under $30,000 and some are much bigger. NDIS Check gives you a rough range in 1 minute.

Is there an NDIS funding calculator?

NDIS Check is our free NDIS funding calculator. It gives a rough range from NDIA averages. It is a guess, not a quote.

Does income affect NDIS funding?

No. The NDIS is not means-tested.

What can NDIS funding pay for?

Supports linked to your disability that are reasonable and necessary, like support workers, therapy, equipment and transport. It does not pay for everyday living costs like rent or groceries.

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This guide is general information, not advice about your situation. The NDIA decides who can join and what a plan includes.