Compare super funds for young adults (18-29)
The table below displays some of the best super fund products for young people from our Online Partners, sorted first by highest Star Rating.

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What is superannuation?
Superannuation is a long-term investment product that helps Australians save for their retirement. Your super balance can grow over time via superannuation guarantee payments from your employer (regardless of if you’re full-time, part-time, casual or a contractor), voluntary contributions from yourself and from investment returns from your super fund itself.
What is the best super fund for young people?
The best super fund for a young person will ultimately depend on their needs and financial circumstances. Some things you can take into account when choosing a super fund are:
- What kind of super fund it is (i.e. an industry super fund or a retail super fund)
- The fees a super fund charges
- The investment options available
- The performance of the super fund over a period of time (keeping in mind that past performance isn’t an indicator of future performance)
- The insurance options available (e.g. life insurance, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance and income protection)
- What other services the super fund offers (e.g. financial advice or retirement planning).
You can also use the comparison table above to compare super fund products for people aged 18-29 from our Online Partners. The table also has filters which can be changed to better suit your requirements.
You may also be interested in Canstar’s Superannuation Star Ratings & Awards which recognise the super funds that provide outstanding value to Australian customers for factors such as investment performance, fees and product features. Canstar also awards the super fund with the highest level of customer satisfaction with the Most Satisfied Customers Award: Super Fund.
It’s important to read any relevant product documentation, such as the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), for any super fund product you’re considering.
How do you set up a super fund?
When you start a job where the employer will need to pay you super, the employer should give you a superannuation fund nomination form to fill out. This will let you nominate a super fund where your employer should pay your super contributions.
If it’s your first job, or you want to switch funds, you can compare super funds with Canstar to help you find one that might best suit your needs. Then simply contact the fund and provide some details to set up your account. These details may include:
- Your name and contact details
- Your Tax File Number (TFN)
- Your employer’s Australian Business Number (ABN)
- How you’d like your super invested
- Any insurance cover you may be entitled to
- Who your beneficiaries are in case the worst should happen
If you either don’t have a preferred fund or simply choose not to nominate one, an account will be created on your behalf with your employer’s chosen default super fund.
How do you change super funds?
If you’re thinking about changing super funds, the process for doing so can be quite straightforward. Once you’ve decided upon your new super fund, they’ll generally require you to complete an online application form to become a member. During this process you can elect to have your current super fund transfer your balance over into your new fund. Most of the organisational work is done for you by your new fund, who will communicate with your old fund on your behalf.
After you’ve successfully joined your new fund, it’s important to inform your employer of this change, as they may ask you to fill out a superannuation choice form. This so they know which super fund to pay your superannuation guarantee into.
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