The 100 Points of ID System

When you apply for a rental property in Australia, landlords and agents often require you to provide 100 points of identification. This is a way to verify your identity and reduce the risk of fraud.

This is why we suggest doing certain things quickly when you arrive – some actions like getting your driving licence are the key to opening a lot more doors.

How it works:

• Different forms of ID are assigned a point value.
• You must provide enough documents to reach at least 100 points.
• Typically, you need at least one primary document (higher points) and several secondary documents (lower points) to make up the total.

Document	Points	Notes
Passport (current)	70	Most commonly used for migrants
Australian Birth Certificate	70	Only for Australian-born residents
Australian Citizenship Certificate	70	Proof of nationality

Secondary Documents (10–40 points each)

Document	Points	Notes
Driver’s Licence	40	Must include current address
Medicare Card	25	Australian residents only
Utility Bill (electricity, gas, water)	25	Recent (within 3 months)
Bank Statement	25	Must show your name and current address
Credit / Debit Card	25	With your name on it
Rental Ledger / Reference	20	From previous landlord

Example for a New Migrant

If you just arrived in Australia and don’t have a driver’s licence or utility bills yet, you might combine:

• Passport (70 points)
• Bank Statement from Australian bank (25 points)
• Rental reference from previous UK landlord (10 points)
  

Total = 105 points

Tips for Using the 100 Points System

Combine documents — you can mix primary and secondary documents to reach 100 points.

Bring original documents — agents will usually want to see them, not just copies.

Photocopies for applications — you can provide copies with the originals at inspection.

Plan ahead — some documents take time to get (like a bank statement or rental reference).