Centrelink eligibility is generally based on the payment’s rules, such as your age, residency, income, assets and personal circumstances, rather than simply living in Canberra. Your rent and household situation may affect payments such as Rent Assistance, while some ACT concessions have separate eligibility requirements. Use Services Australia’s Payment Finder and the relevant payment page to check the current criteria and claim process. Services Australia makes the final decision after assessing your individual circumstances.