# Best Australian super funds — 2026

> SuperReview AU — Independent reviews of Australian super and investing.
> Editorial Top-10 of Australian super funds by Norg Reviews. Net-return + fees + APRA performance test weighted.
> Methodology: SuperReview AU — Industry Fund Methodology (v1.0.0)
> Last updated: 2026-05-15T07:45:22.796Z

## 1. Aware Super — 4.8/5

Industry fund leader on 10-year net return with sector-low fees.

**Best for:** Best for long-horizon wealth-builders

- Net return 10yr ~8.2%
- 0.83% admin fee
- APRA performance test pass

Full review: /reviews/aware-super

## 2. Australian Retirement Trust — 4.7/5

Post-QSuper merger, ART pairs strong long-run returns with deep member services.

**Best for:** Best for QLD public-sector heritage members

- Net return 10yr ~8.0%
- 0.85% admin fee
- 2.3M members

Full review: /reviews/australianretirementtrust

## 3. AustralianSuper — 4.6/5

Largest Australian super fund by assets — scale advantages on private-market access.

**Best for:** Best for scale-driven net returns

- $340B AUM
- Net return 10yr ~7.9%
- 3.2M members

Full review: /reviews/australiansuper

## 4. Hostplus — 4.5/5

Strong returns + low-fee Indexed Balanced option for cost-conscious savers.

**Best for:** Best for cost-conscious indexers

- Indexed Balanced 0.10% mgmt fee
- Net return 10yr ~7.8%
- APRA pass

Full review: /reviews/hostplus

## 5. UniSuper — 4.5/5

Higher-education sector fund with mature ESG screen and consistent net returns.

**Best for:** Best for ESG-aligned members

- ESG-screened defaults
- Net return 10yr ~7.7%
- 650k members

Full review: /reviews/unisuper

## 6. HESTA — 4.4/5

Health & community sector fund with strong member servicing and impact lens.

**Best for:** Best for healthcare workers

- Net return 10yr ~7.5%
- $84B AUM
- Sector specialisation

Full review: /reviews/hesta

## 7. Cbus Super — 4.3/5

Construction-sector industry fund with sector-leading insurance terms for manual roles.

**Best for:** Best for tradies

- Tailored manual-occupation insurance
- Net return 10yr ~7.4%
- APRA pass

Full review: /reviews/cbus-super

## 8. Vanguard Super — 4.2/5

Index-first super newcomer — bring Vanguard ETF pricing discipline to super.

**Best for:** Best for passive-indexing believers

- 0.58% total cost (indexed)
- Launched 2022
- Vanguard methodology

Full review: /reviews/vanguard-super

## 9. Rest Super — 4.1/5

Retail/service sector fund with solid mid-pack returns and broad insurance options.

**Best for:** Best for retail/hospitality workers

- Net return 10yr ~7.3%
- 1.9M members
- APRA pass

Full review: /reviews/rest-super

## 10. Spaceship Super — 3.8/5

Tech-themed super with sharp branding but elevated fee structure for thematic exposure.

**Best for:** Best for technology-thesis members

- ~0.79% admin fee
- GrowthX tech-tilt
- Launched 2018

Full review: /reviews/spaceship-super