Australian superannuation assets to nearly double to A$7 trillion by 2035
Australia's superannuation pool is projected to grow from A$3.8 trillion to A$7 trillion by 2035.
Australian superannuation assets are expected to almost double to about A$7 trillion by 2035, up from A$3.8 trillion in June 2026, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Three main forces will drive this growth.
First, investment returns will average about 3% each year. Second, the 12% required employer superannuation guarantee will add roughly A$1 trillion.
Third, immigration will bring 1.5 million new workers to the system with employer contributions. The expanding pool will likely lift Australia's equity market value to nearly A$5 trillion from A$3.3 trillion.
Industry-managed super funds remain the dominant player, controlling nearly 40% of total assets. This projected growth is significant enough to reshape Australia's financial markets over the decade.
- A$3.8 trillion
- Current pool
- A$7 trillion by 2035
- Projected pool
- 3% annually
- Investment return rate
- 1.5 million
- New workers from immigration
Why it mattersThis growth affects how your super is invested and what returns you can expect. It will also shape Australia's economic strength through the 2030s.
AustraliaFor Australian workers and retirees, this means the total pool of money backing pensions and retirement savings will roughly double, potentially supporting better investment options and earnings.
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