Superannuation

2016 Superannuation Star Ratings

CANSTAR Superannuation Star Ratings use a unique ratings methodology that compares both cost and features across superannuation products. CANSTAR star ratings represent a shortlist of products, enabling consumers to narrow their search to products that have been assessed and ranked.

2016 5-Star Winners

Starter Profile

  • ANZ Smart Choice Super
  • Bendigo SmartStart Super
  • EISS Super
  • First State Personal Super
  • ING DIRECT - Living Super
  • Sunsuper for life

Builder Profile

  • ANZ Smart Choice Super
  • AustralianSuper Personal Super Plan
  • Bendigo SmartStart Super
  • EISS Super
  • First State Personal Super
  • ING DIRECT - Living Super
  • Sunsuper for life

Established Profile

  • ANZ Smart Choice Super
  • AustralianSuper Personal Super Plan
  • Bendigo SmartStart Super
  • EISS Super
  • First State Personal Super
  • Sunsuper for life

Pre-Retiree Profile

  • ANZ Smart Choice Super
  • AustralianSuper Personal Super Plan
  • Bendigo SmartStart Super
  • EISS Super
  • IOOF Employer Personal Super
  • Sunsuper for life

Wealth Accumulator Profile

  • AMP Flexible Super Choice
  • ANZ Smart Choice Super
  • AustralianSuper Personal Super Plan
  • Bendigo SmartStart Super
  • Club Plus Super Personal Division
  • ING DIRECT - Living Super
  • Sunsuper for life

Numbers crunched by Canstar Researchers

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60
providers assessed
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67
super schemes rated
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5
profiles rated
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About Star Ratings

Canstar’s Star Ratings are unique. We evaluate literally thousands of products from hundreds of financial institutions. Our expert researchers analyse every product by comparing price and features to determine what represents value.