Whether you’re happy with a modest lifestyle or want a few more comforts in retirement, you can retire your way with Hostplus.
Finding out how much super you’ll need is a great starting point. Hello
The answer this question depends on what kind of lifestyle you want. Your savings at retirement need to match your goals.
We’ve used the ASFA Retirement Standard as a guide. This says a comfortable retirement allows you to enjoy a good standard of living with a budget that includes things like:
Savings required for retirement at age 67
Couple | Single |
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$690,000 | $595,000 |
The figures in each case assume that the retiree(s) own their own home and relate to expenditure by the household.
The ASFA Retirement Standard works out how much singles and couples will need to have a modest or a comfortable lifestyle.
Comfortable lifestyle (p.a.)
| Modest lifestyle (p.a)
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There’s no right or wrong with retirement but knowing what your super balance should be for your age is a guide to whether you’re on track.
Age (years) | Super balance |
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25 | $18,500 |
30 | $59,000 |
35 | $101,500 |
40 | $156,000 |
45 | $213,000 |
50 | $281,000 |
55 | $361,000 |
60 | $453,000 |
65 | $549,000 |
Don’t despair. There are some things that you can do to help boost your super balance and take control.
One of the simplest ways to help grow your super is by making additional contributions on top of what your employer pays.
How to make extra contributions
You might be able to pay extra money into your super in a few different ways (subject to eligibility rules).
Grow your super AND pay less tax by asking your employer to put more into super from your before-tax- salary.
Make one-off contributions via BPAY, or set up recurring direct debit payments. You could even claim a tax deduction.
If you're a low-to-middle income earner, you could receive extra money from teh government just by contributing to super.
Contributing to your partner's super (or vice versa) can help boost combined savings and potentially save tax.
Our Retirement Calculator will show you the income you might get from your super and the Age Pension. It’ll also help you see if there are any changes you can make now to your super to set yourself up for a more positive future.
If you’re still working, a Hostplus Transition to Retirement account could let you invest your super and draw a regular income.
When you stop working, instead of withdrawing all your super, a Hostplus Pension account could turn your super into a regular tax-free income.
Having a financial plan can help you make the right decisions now, to help you achieve your future goals. That’s why with Hostplus, you can access qualified financial planners, dedicated to helping you achieve your retirement goals, including making sure you have enough for retirement, and that you’re making the most out of your super.
The holistic approach considers all aspects of your financial journey, including:
Start enjoying a regular income from your super while staying invested. It only takes about 20 minutes to apply.