JobSeeker Payment is available in Sydney under the same national rules as elsewhere in Australia, subject to your age, residency, work status, income and assets. The amount you may receive can also depend on your partner’s circumstances, waiting periods and mutual obligation requirements. If you pay eligible rent, Rent Assistance may be assessed separately, but it is not automatic. You can claim through a myGov account linked to Centrelink, with Services Australia making the final decision; check servicesaustralia.gov.au for current rates, eligibility rules and required documents.