Compare super funds

Learn the three most important factors to consider when you compare super funds, so you can feel confident in the future you’ve worked hard for.

How to know AustralianSuper is the right choice for you

Strong, long-term performance

When you compare super funds, look at long-term performance history, not just how the fund is performing today. AustralianSuper’s Balanced investment option has an annual return of 9.67% over the last 35 years1.

Significant net benefit

This is what your overall financial position could be after taking away admin and investment fees. Take a look at the chart below to see how AustralianSuper’s net benefit has outperformed the average super fund and retail fund over 5, 10, and 15 years.

Competitive fees

As Australia’s largest, most-trusted2 super fund we use our size and scale to secure competitive fees and costs for members - meaning less is taken from their super balance and they can benefit from additional returns. Use the fee tool below to see how our fees compare.

Compare us against 200 other super funds

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Compare net benefit performance

How your super fund performs over the long-term will make a big difference to your money for retirement. We focus on what that performance means for the net benefit of your super. See why choosing a top performing fund could help you grow your money for the retirement you want. The table below shows how the net benefit of AustralianSuper’s Balanced option compares to others.

Net Benefit – Super
Over 5 years Over 10 years Over 15 years
AustralianSuper Balanced option $37,636 $104,362 $166,115
All super funds (average) $29,614 $82,187 $126,875
Retail super funds (average) $27,620 $74,944 $104,604

Net benefit refers to investment earnings to 30 June 2021 (less administration and investment fees). Investment returns are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

The table shows what a member would have for 5, 10 and 15 years to 30 June 2021, in addition to a $50,000 starting balance and employer contributions, assuming they started with a $50,000 annual salary4.

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See how our fees compare

See how much AustralianSuper’s admin and investment fees are compared to the average.

See how much AustralianSuper’s admin and investment fees are compared to the average.

Grow your super faster with low fees

As Australia’s largest super fund, we use our size and scale to secure competitive fees and lower investment costs. Combine this with our history of strong, long-term performance and it could mean more money for your retirement.

As Australia’s largest super fund, we use our size and scale to secure competitive fees and lower investment costs. Combine this with our history of top performance and it could mean more money for your retirement.

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Annual admin and investment fees on a $25,000 balance

A graph comparing the annual admin and investment fees on a $25,000 balance. The graph shows AustralianSuper’s Balanced option as having the lowest fees at $285 a year compared to an average of $370 a year for all super funds and an average of $439 a year for retail super funds. Please refer to the important information below for more detail. A graph comparing the annual admin and investment fees on a $25,000 balance. The graph shows AustralianSuper’s Balanced option as having the lowest fees at $285 a year compared to an average of $370 a year for all super funds and an average of $439 a year for retail super funds. Please refer to the important information below for more detail.

Annual admin and investment fees on a $50,000 balance

A graph comparing the annual admin and investment fees on a $50,000 balance. The graph shows AustralianSuper’s Balanced option as having the lowest fees at $452 a year compared to an average of $633 a year for all super funds and an average of $737 a year for retail super funds. Please refer to the important information below for more detail. A graph comparing the annual admin and investment fees on a $50,000 balance. The graph shows AustralianSuper’s Balanced option as having the lowest fees at $452 a year compared to an average of $633 a year for all super funds and an average of $737 a year for retail super funds. Please refer to the important information below for more detail.

Annual admin and investment fees on a $100,000 balance

A graph comparing the annual admin and investment fees on a $100,000 balance. The graph shows AustralianSuper’s Balanced option as having the lowest fees at $787 a year compared to an average of $1,167 a year for all super funds and an average of $1,348 a year for retail super funds. Please refer to the important information below for more detail. A graph comparing the annual admin and investment fees on a $100,000 balance. The graph shows AustralianSuper’s Balanced option as having the lowest fees at $787 a year compared to an average of $1,167 a year for all super funds and an average of $1,348 a year for retail super funds. Please refer to the important information below for more detail.

Annual admin and investment fees on a $250,000 balance

A graph comparing the annual admin and investment fees on a $250,000 balance. The graph shows AustralianSuper’s Balanced option as having the lowest fees at $1,792 a year compared to an average of $2,757 a year for all super funds and an average of $3,176 a year for retail super funds. Please refer to the important information below for more detail. A graph comparing the annual admin and investment fees on a $250,000 balance. The graph shows AustralianSuper’s Balanced option as having the lowest fees at $1,792 a year compared to an average of $2,757 a year for all super funds and an average of $3,176 a year for retail super funds. Please refer to the important information below for more detail.

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