Checking how your super balance compares with others your age, and what you should be aiming to have today, can help you understand if you're on track to fund the retirement you want.

Having a good understanding of your own super, and how it compares, is the first step towards a better retirement.

This tool should only be used for educational purposes. The use of the tool does not involve the provision of advice or a recommendation from Colonial First State. 

It is important that you consider your individual objectives, financial situation and needs before making an investment decision.

How much super will you need?

The amount of super you need to support your retirement will depend on what kind of lifestyle you're hoping to enjoy, and how much income you'll be earning in addition to your super savings.

 

The table below gives you an idea of how much retirement income you might to enjoy a comfortable, or modest retirement, and compares these benchmarks against the Age Pension.        

Comfortable lifestyle
Modest lifestyle
Maximum rate of Age Pension
Single
Comfortable lifestyle
Single

$52,085 a year 

Modest lifestyle
Single

$33,134 a year 

Maximum rate of Age Pension
Single

$29,754 a year 

Couple
Comfortable lifestyle
Couple

$73,337 a year 

Modest lifestyle
Couple

$47,731 a year 

Maximum rate of Age Pension
Couple

$22,428 (each) a year  

Annual budgets for households and living standards for those aged 65-84 (June quarter 2024)


Source: ASFA Retirement StandardSuperGuide Age Pension rates

You can use our retirement calculator to help you determine how much money you will need for the lifestyle you want when you retire. You can also find out more about the amount of super you need in retirement at this page How much should I have?

How can you boost your super health?

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Manage your super and investments with the CFS App.    

 

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Our dedicated team of retirement specialists can provide general advice and help with a range of topics related to your retirement. 

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