Get an instant, professional estimate of your child support obligations based on New South Wales guidelines.
Calculating for: New South Wales
Australia uses an 8-step formula that combines incomes, deducts self-support amounts, calculates the cost of children, and distributes it based on income share and care percentage.
Based on Cost of Children tables (varies by age and combined income).
Combined income cap is $163,446 (2026).
Disclaimer: This is an informational estimate based on standard guidelines. Actual court calculations may differ based on judicial discretion, specific deductions, and unique family circumstances.
Services Australia Child Support assessment. Federal formula applies to all of Australia. Both parents' Adjusted Taxable Income used. Self Support Amount (~$28,000/year) deducted first. Costs of Children table determines base amount. Adjusted for care percentage (overnights).