{"id":7206,"date":"2026-03-03T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T23:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/?page_id=7206"},"modified":"2026-02-20T15:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T05:31:03","slug":"what-is-balance-of-family-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/zh\/what-is-balance-of-family-test\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Balance of Family Test?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f6efe5&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/mc-watermark.png&#8221; background_size=&#8221;contain&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; background_horizontal_offset=&#8221;5%&#8221; global_module=&#8221;923&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#262262&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; meta__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; meta__hover=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;contact-form&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>When applying for certain Australian parent visas, one of the most important eligibility requirements is the <strong>Balance of Family Test<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Put simply, the Balance of Family Test looks at <strong>where a parent\u2019s children live<\/strong> to determine whether Australia is the parent\u2019s main country of family support.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Does the Balance of Family Test Exist?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Australian Government uses the Balance of Family Test to ensure that parent migration is primarily available to families who have a <strong>strong and ongoing connection to Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is designed to limit the number of parent visas granted where most of a parent\u2019s children live overseas.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How the Balance of Family Test Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A parent will satisfy the Balance of Family Test if <strong>either<\/strong> of the following applies:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. At Least Half of Their Children Live Permanently in Australia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If a parent has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two children, at least <strong>one<\/strong> must live permanently in Australia; or<\/li>\n<li>Four children, at least <strong>two<\/strong> must live permanently in Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Children who are Australian citizens, <a href=\"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/understanding-permanent-residency-australian-residency-and-citizenship\/\">permanent residents<\/a>, or eligible New Zealand citizens and usually live in Australia are counted toward this requirement.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. More Children Live Permanently in Australia Than in Any Other Single Country<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This option applies when a parent\u2019s children are spread across multiple countries.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two children in Australia<\/li>\n<li>One child in the United Kingdom<\/li>\n<li>One child in Canada<\/li>\n<li>One child in New Zealand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this case, the parent <strong>passes<\/strong> the Balance of Family Test because Australia has more children than any other individual country.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Who Is Considered a \u201cChild\u201d Under the Test?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For the Balance of Family Test, \u201cchildren\u201d include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Biological children<\/li>\n<li>Adopted children<\/li>\n<li>Stepchildren<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All children are counted, <strong>regardless of age, marital status, or level of contact<\/strong>. Even estranged children or adult children living independently must be included in the assessment.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Which Visas Require the Balance of Family Test?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Balance of Family Test applies to most <strong>permanent parent visas<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contributory Parent visas (Subclass 143 and 173)<\/li>\n<li>Aged Parent visas (Subclass 804 and 864)<\/li>\n<li>Parent visa (Subclass 103)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It <strong>does not apply<\/strong> to the <strong>Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 870)<\/strong>, which is why some families choose this option when they do not meet the test.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Common Mistakes and Misunderstandings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Many applications run into trouble due to misunderstandings about the Balance of Family Test, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assuming only Australian-based children are counted<\/li>\n<li>Believing estranged children are excluded<\/li>\n<li>Miscalculating where children \u201cusually reside\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Overlooking stepchildren or adopted children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once a parent visa application is lodged, the assessment is fixed at the time of application, making it difficult to correct errors later.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Legal Advice Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Balance of Family Test can be straightforward in some cases, but complex in others, particularly for blended families or families with children living across several countries.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Morgan Clifford Legal Services<\/strong>, our <a href=\"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/services\/brisbane-migration-lawyers\/\">migration lawyers<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assess whether the Balance of Family Test is met<\/li>\n<li>Identify alternative visa pathways if it is not<\/li>\n<li>Ensure correct evidence is prepared and submitted<\/li>\n<li>Help families avoid costly refusals and delays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What Is the Balance of Family Test?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Balance of Family Test is a critical requirement for most Australian parent visas and often determines whether an application can proceed at all.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding how it works before applying can save years of waiting and significant expense.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering bringing your parents to Australia and are unsure how the Balance of Family Test applies to your family,\u00a0 Morgan<a href=\"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/\"> Clifford Legal Services<\/a> can provide clear, tailored advice to help you move forward with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/morganclifford.com.au\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch today<\/a> to see how we can help you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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