Got $650,000 in ASX shares? You can still get the age pension. Here's how much

We do the sums to work out how much pension couples and singles would receive in this case.

An ASX shares portfolio worth $650,000 is quite an achievement for long-term investors.

But if that's all you've got to fund your retirement, it's not going to be enough.

If we assume the average FY26 dividend yield of 4.23%, this portfolio would provide $27,495 in annual passive income.

That's nowhere near enough to fund even a modest retirement, according to Australia's Retirement Standard.

A comfortable retirement costs $78,998 per year for couples and $56,166 for singles who own their own homes.

A modest retirement costs $52,690 per year for couple homeowners and $36,548 per year for single homeowners.

For non-homeowners, a modest retirement costs $69,375 per year for couples and $51,418 per year for singles.

So, how would you address that shortfall?

Well, there's good news.

Both singles and couples with $650,000 in ASX shares still qualify for the age pension.

Some qualify for the full pension, others qualify for a part-pension, depending on marital status and home ownership.

Mean testing determines how much pension you are entitled to.

Let's find out how much pension you'd get for your circumstances if you owned $650,000 in ASX shares.

Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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