If you're wondering what your super balance should look like, it could help to compare with others your age. Knowing how much super you have now, means you can plan for how much more you need to grow your super.
How does your super balance compare?
See how it stacks up against the average.
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The average super balance of
men aged under 20 is:
$4,486
The average super balance of
men aged 20-24 is:
$15,620
The average super balance of
men aged 25-29 is:
$40,017
The average super balance of
men aged 30-34 is:
$78,546
The average super balance of
men aged 35-39 is:
$125,234
The average super balance of
men aged 40-44 is:
$173,159
The average super balance of
men aged 45-49 is:
$224,161
The average super balance of
men aged 50-54 is:
$274,700
The average super balance of
men aged 55-59 is:
$330,720
The average super balance of
men aged 60-64 is:
$322,184
Source: Deloitte Average Balances to 30 June 2022.People with zero
superannuation are not included in average data.
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Age Men($) Women($) <20 $4,486 $4,671 20 - 24 $15,620 $14,955 25 - 29 $40,017 $30,033 30 - 34 $78,546 $56,943 35 - 39 $125,234 $84,960 40 - 44 $173,159 $115,896 45 - 49 $224,161 $146,437 50 - 54 $274,700 $173,701 55 - 59 $330,720 $205,787 60 - 64 $322,184 $246,885
Simple steps to help grow your super
If you’re not on track for the retirement you want, there are many ways you can grow your super. The more you add, the closer you could get to achieving financial freedom in retirement.
Do you have enough super for retirement?
Retirement needs are different for everyone. So, when planning how much super you’ll need in the future, it pays to think about the retirement lifestyle you want.
Taking time to think about your financial future means you can better plan for what’s ahead. Our super projection calculator can help you understand more about your retirement. It shows you the factors that will impact on your future balance, including how you can help grow your super with extra super contributions2.
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Consolidate and take control
Consolidate and take control
Tracking down and consolidating your super accounts into one super fund could save you on paying multiple fees. This means more of your hard-earned savings stay working for you in your super account. Having one account also makes your balance easier to manage, by keeping all your funds in one place1.
You can track down your other super accounts and combine them into your AustralianSuper account in minutes.
Sacrifice some of your salary
Sacrifice some of your salary
When you make extra contributions to your super through salary sacrifice, you’re adding to your super before the deduction of income tax. With the super tax rate at 15% (depending on your earnings), it could be more effective to add some of your before-tax salary to your super balance. This means you could pay less tax as well as reduce your taxable income2.
Make after-tax contributions
Make after-tax contributions
You can also contribute to your super from money that you’ve already paid tax on (such as your after-tax salary, or an inheritance)2. This could mean that you may be eligible to receive a government co-contribution, depending on your total income.
Making spouse contributions
Making spouse contributions
Adding to your partner’s super can help to grow their balance, while also allowing you to save on income tax2.
You can also make ‘after-tax contributions’ to your spouse’s super, if eligible2. This means you could receive a potential tax offset of up to 18% for contributions of up to $3,000.
Contribution splitting
Contribution splitting
Subject to eligibility criteria, you can also roll over a portion of your annual before-tax contributions each year. This is known as ‘contribution splitting.’ It allows you to split up to 85% of your pre-tax contributions with your spouse. These can include employer contributions and salary sacrifice. Plus, you can also split any personal contributions that you have claimed a tax-deduction for. Bear in mind, the contributions that you make to their account count toward your contribution cap3.
Government co-contributions
Government co-contributions
By making after-tax contributions and falling into the right total income range, you could get some extra help with your balance. If eligible, you could receive government co-contributions, paid to your super account2. The co-contribution is tax free and isn’t taxed when it’s deposited into, or withdrawn, from your super account. It can be worth up to $500 pa.
Grow your super
You may have heard that you need $1 million to retire
The truth is retirement isn’t one-size-fits-all. Everyone’s path to retirement and the lifestyle that they are planning for, is different. The first step to determining how much money you'll need in the future is knowing the lifestyle you want. It’s important to also take into account how long you’ll spend in retirement, and if you are eligible for the Government Age Pension.
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A brighter future together
Australian women retire with less super compared to men4 due to many reasons. These can include lower earnings, part-time employment and time out from the workforce. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can make extra contributions2, and consider consolidating your super if you hold more than one account1. These strategies can help grow your balance and close the gender super gap.
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AustralianSuper offers educational resources and tools, webinars, and calculators at no extra cost to members. Members also have have access to a range of paid advice options from financial advisers6.
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Important information to consider
- Before making a decision to combine your super, consider any fees or charges that may apply, and the effect a transfer may have on benefits in your other fund such as insurance cover. We recommend you consider seeking financial advice.
- Before adding to your super, consider your financial circ*mstances , contribution caps that may apply, and tax issues. Salary sacrifice may affect some Government benefits and employee benefits. Consider getting financial advice before deciding what’s right for you.
- For any personal deductible contributions, you need to have lodged a Notice of Intent to claim a tax deduction with the fund prior to requesting the contribution-split. You can only apply once to split contributions made to a particular super fund in a financial year.
- Ages 60 – 64, Deloitte Average Balances to 30 June 2022, rounded to the nearest $100. People with zero superannuation are not included in average data.
- AustralianSuper Balanced investment option compared to the SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey - SR50 Balanced (60–76) Index to 30 June 2023. Investment returns are not 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.
- Personal financial advice is provided under the Australian Financial Services licence held by a third party and not by AustralianSuper Pty Ltd and is not the responsibility of AustralianSuper. Some personal advice may attract a fee, which would be outlined before any work is completed and is subject to your agreement. With your approval, the fee for advice relating to your AustralianSuper account may be deducted from your AustralianSuper account subject to eligibility criteria.
With a background in finance and retirement planning, I've closely followed and analyzed data related to superannuation and retirement savings. The article you provided delves into various aspects of superannuation, focusing on the average super balances across different age groups, strategies to grow one's super, and considerations for retirement planning.
The article emphasizes the importance of comparing one's super balance with age-related averages, understanding the factors impacting future super balances, and contemplating the lifestyle one desires during retirement. It also offers strategies to augment super savings, such as consolidating multiple accounts to reduce fees, utilizing salary sacrifice for pre-tax contributions, making after-tax contributions, and exploring options like spouse contributions, contribution splitting, and government co-contributions.
Furthermore, the piece acknowledges the disparities in super balances between genders, offering suggestions to bridge this gap, like making additional contributions and consolidating multiple accounts.
To sum up, the key concepts covered include:
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Average Super Balances by Age: The article outlines the average super balances for men and women across various age brackets, illustrating how balances tend to increase with age.
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Strategies to Grow Super:
- Consolidation: Combining multiple super accounts to save on fees.
- Salary Sacrifice: Making pre-tax contributions to super, potentially reducing taxable income.
- After-Tax Contributions: Contributing money that has already been taxed.
- Spouse Contributions: Adding to a partner's super to bolster their balance.
- Contribution Splitting: Dividing contributions with a spouse to maximize benefits.
- Government Co-contributions: Eligibility for additional government contributions based on after-tax contributions and income.
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Considerations for Retirement Planning: Stressing the individualized nature of retirement needs, encouraging planning based on desired lifestyle, duration of retirement, and eligibility for government pensions.
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Gender Disparity in Super Balances: Addressing the discrepancy in super balances between men and women and suggesting steps to address this gap.
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AustralianSuper's Offerings: Highlighting the fund's performance, member-centric approach, available resources, and advice options for its members.
The article also wisely recommends seeking financial advice before making decisions regarding superannuation, considering factors such as fees, contribution caps, tax implications, and potential impacts on benefits.
Understanding these concepts can empower individuals to make informed decisions about their superannuation, ultimately aiding in achieving their retirement goals.
