Centrelink eligibility in Sydney is generally assessed under the same national rules as elsewhere in Australia. Services Australia may consider your age, residency, income, assets, relationship status, housing costs and personal circumstances, depending on the payment you are seeking. Some working-age payments also involve mutual obligation requirements, while Rent Assistance may be assessed with an eligible payment and qualifying rent arrangements. Use the payment finder and eligibility information on servicesaustralia.gov.au, or contact Services Australia for an assessment based on your circumstances.