Why choose AustralianSuper?
A top long-term performer
The Balanced option has consistently delivered strong long-term performance for members with an average annual return of
8.14% over the last 15 years and 9.21% since inception (August 1985) to 31 March 20254.
See how our performance compares
Our Balanced investment option has delivered strong, long-term performance. Compare our average annual investment return over the 10 years to 31 March 20254.
| AustralianSuper Balanced option |
Median Balanced |
Master Trust Median Balanced |
| 7.44% |
6.32% | 5.91% |
See how our fees compare
Super funds charge fees to cover the cost of managing your super and investments. As Australia’s largest super fund1, we use our size and scale to help set low admin fees for members3. Lower admin fees mean more of your super stays invested where it could continue to grow for your future. See how AustralianSuper’s admin and investment fees compare with other funds7.
| Total annual fees per super balance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | |
| AustralianSuper | $119 | $220 | $387 | $722 | $1,727 | $3,252 |
| Average super funds | $141 | $257 | $451 | $840 | $2,002 | $3,903 |
| Average retail funds | $141 | $269 | $483 | $912 | $2,196 | $4,334 |
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Important information to consider
- Source: APRA Quarterly Superannuation Fund-Level Statistics, December 2024. Published 11 March 2025.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (Labour force) and AustralianSuper Member Data, December 2024.
- Source: Zenith CW Pty Ltd (Chant West) (ABN 20 639 121 403). Chant West Super Fund Fee Survey December 2024. Survey compares administration fees and costs for MySuper products for a $50,000 balance. AustralianSuper’s MySuper product is the Balanced option. Other fees and costs apply. Fees may change in the future which may affect the outcome of this comparison.
- AustralianSuper Balanced investment option compared to the SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey - SR50 Balanced (60–76) Index to 31 March 2025. Investment returns aren’t guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Returns from equivalent investment options of the ARF and STA super funds are used for periods before 1 July 2006.
- AustralianSuper has a total of 3.56 million members and $367.3 billion in member assets as at 31 March 2025.
- Thinking Ahead Institute, Global top 300 pension funds, September 2024.
- Source: Zenith CW Pty Ltd (Chant West) (ABN 20 639 121 403). Chant West Super Fund Fee Survey December 2024. Survey compares the weighted average of administration, investment and transaction fees and costs for MySuper products. Fees for average super funds includes Retail (Master Trust), Industry, Corporate and Public Sector type funds in the Chant West Super Fund Fee Survey. Total fees are rounded to the nearest $1. Fees may change in the future which may affect the outcome of this comparison.
- Readers Digest Most Trusted Brands – Superannuation category winner for 13 years’ running 2013–2025, according to research conducted by research agency Catalyst Research. Awards and ratings are only one factor to be taken into account when choosing a super fund. Read the full methodology.
- Before adding to your super, consider your financial circumstances, eligibility, contribution caps that may apply, tax issues and when your super can be accessed. We recommend you consider seeking financial advice.