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Australian superannuation funds

Here's a comprehensive list of super fund providers in Australia, including industry and retail funds.

What are superannuation companies?

Superannuation companies, more commonly referred to as superannuation funds, provide products to help invest and grow your retirement savings while you're still working. According to Finder research, there are 23.2 million superannuation accounts in Australia from a total of 145 fund providers.

Superannuation is compulsory for Australian employees, and you need a dedicated superannuation fund to put the money into (it can't just go into your standard bank account). Super companies offer these dedicated products. As of 2024, the money held in Australian super funds totalled $3.9 trillion, according to the ASFA (Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia).1

What are industry super funds?

Industry super funds are not-for-profit funds that were originally reserved for workers in a particular industry, but are now open to all Australians. These funds are owned and run by members, with profits going back into the fund to benefit members. They usually only exist to provide superannuation products.

What are retail super funds?

Retail funds are often owned by a bank, insurance provider or another type of large financial institution. As well as superannuation products, they often offer other financial products and services such as bank accounts, mortgage products and insurance. Profits are distributed among shareholders as well as put back into the fund.

What is a self managed super fund?

A self managed super fund (SMSF) is an option for people who want to manage their superannuation themselves, instead of putting it into a superannuation fund. You can create your own SMSF with up to 4 members (usually family members) and invest your retirement savings how you want to. However, SMSFs are expensive, tricky and time-consuming to run.

List of super companies and super fund products

List of superannuation funds

Use our comparison table to compare super funds based on performance, fees and insurance options.

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Name Last 1 year performance (p.a.) Last 3 year performance (p.a.) Last 5 year performance (p.a.) Last 10 year performance (p.a.) Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
Virgin Money Super - LifeStage Tracker
Virgin Money Super logo
Lifestage
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+13.87%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+6.55%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+7.82%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
N/A
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$363
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Aware Super Future Saver - MySuper Lifecycle High Growth
Aware Super logo
Industry fundLifestageHigher risk
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+11.31%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+6.14%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+8.28%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
+8.93%
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$497
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Spaceship - GrowthX
Spaceship logo
Higher risk
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+17.89%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+5.89%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+10.56%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
N/A
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$711
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Virgin Money Super - LifeStage Tracker
Virgin Money Super logo
Lifestage
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+13.87%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+6.55%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+7.82%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
N/A
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$363
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Australian Retirement Trust - High Growth
Australian Retirement Trust logo
Industry fundHigher risk
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+12%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+8.02%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+9.01%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
+9.4%
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$517
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Hostplus Indexed Balanced
Hostplus logo
Industry fund
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+12.94%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+6.22%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+7.39%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
+7.83%
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$153
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Australian Ethical Super International Shares
Australian Ethical Super logo
Green CompanyEthicalHigher risk
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+19.88%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+8.32%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+10.65%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
+10.23%
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$643
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CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1985-89
Colonial First State logo
LifestageHigher risk
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+15.44%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+6.66%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+7.47%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
+7.83%
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$375
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UniSuper - Sustainable High Growth
UniSuper logo
Finder AwardIndustry fundEthicalHigher risk
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+16.11%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+5.45%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+9.15%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
+10.01%
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$321
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HESTA Balanced Growth
HESTA logo
Industry fund
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+9.69%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+5.83%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+7.02%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
+7.67%
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$472
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CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 1975-79
Colonial First State logo
Lifestage
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+14.95%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+6.37%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+7.23%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
+7.71%
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$380
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Australian Retirement Trust - International Shares Index (unhedged)
Australian Retirement Trust logo
Finder AwardIndustry fundIndexed investmentHigher risk
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+18.92%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+9.67%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+11.86%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
+12.55%
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$192
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Hostplus Australian Shares
Hostplus logo
Industry fundHigher risk
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+10.4%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+7.33%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+8.35%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
+9.05%
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$368
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Virgin Money Super Indexed Overseas Shares
Virgin Money Super logo
Indexed investmentHigher risk
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+21.04%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+10.95%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+12.71%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
N/A
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$385
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CFS FC MySuper - Lifestage 2005-09
Colonial First State logo
Higher risk
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+15.94%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
N/A
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
N/A
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
N/A
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$365
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Aware Super Balanced
Aware Super logo
Industry fund
Last 1 year performance (p.a.)
+10.07%
Last 3 year performance (p.a.)
+5.23%
Last 5 year performance (p.a.)
+6.83%
Last 10 year performance (p.a.)
+7.61%
Fees on $50k balance (p.a.)
$462
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The information in this table is based on data provided by SuperRatings Pty Limited ABN 95 100 192 283, a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1309956) of Lonsec Research Pty Ltd ABN 11 151 658 561, Australian Financial Services Licence No. 421445. In limited instances, data for a small number of products is provided directly by the individual super fund.

*Past performance data and fee data is for the period ending July 2024

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    ajbxp@aapt.net.auSeptember 13, 2024

    Is MLC a good superfund

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      AngusSeptember 13, 2024Finder

      You can see how MLC’s different funds have performed by heading to our main superannuation guide, using the Refine results column/filter and searching for MLC under Providers. (Make sure Finder Partners isn’t ticked to see all results.)

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    rakheeSeptember 12, 2024

    I have migrated from NZ and I want to bring my kiwisaver fund to Australian funds so which super annuation fund should i go with? Also which Super fund will allow me to withdraw the funds if I am buying my first home in Melbourne

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      AngusSeptember 13, 2024Finder

      Hi Rakhee, While it’s possible to transfer funds from KiwiSaver into Australian super funds, the unfortunate reality is that many super funds don’t accept KiwiSaver transfers. Those which do include AMG Super, Brighter Super , Clearview, First Super, Telstra Super, Verve Super and Vision Super. You can compare their performance using the table in our main super guide. It is possible to withdraw funds from your super to help buy a home using the First Home Super Saver scheme, but not everyone is eligible – the linked guide explains the rules. Hope this helps!

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    EvaJanuary 28, 2024

    I’m 67 but not ready to retire. I’m currently with a retail super fund and thinking of moving to a better fund. Is this wise at my age or should I stay put?

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      ShubhamFebruary 8, 2024Finder

      Hi Eva,

      It’s great that you’re actively considering your superannuation options. Whether or not to switch funds depends on various factors, and it’s a decision that should align with your financial goals and needs. To help you navigate this, Finder has insightful resources on super funds and switching options.

      Best regards.

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    heatherJanuary 25, 2024

    fudician is a super I am currently with. Is this one of the top performing super funds is it wise to have more than one super

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      SarahJanuary 31, 2024Finder

      Hi Heather,

      Each fund you have charges fees so consolidating your super funds to one accounts means less fees and more money for you.

      Think of it like savings: if you had $10,000 in savings and you deposited it into 3 different savings accounts with 3 different banks, and each one charged you a monthly fee of $10, you’d spend $30 a month in fees. If you consolidated them all to one savings account, you’d only spend $10 a month on fees.

      As for deciding on the best fund for you, it’s a good idea to look at fund performance and fees and charges to decide which one is right for you.

      Best of luck!

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    VinOctober 10, 2023

    If super funds are charging fees based on super balances in multiples of 50k, then having 100k in one super fund or having 50k in 2 different funds should not make a big difference with respect to super fees, right?

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      AngusOctober 18, 2023Finder

      While many fees charged for super are as a percentage of the sum invested, some can be fixed (e.g. administration fees). So if you have multiple accounts, you likely will end up paying more than in using just a single fund.

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