Learn about retirement
Planning for retirement
Making downsizer contributions
Aged 55 and over? You can put some of the money from the sale of your home into your super account.
Where will my money come from when I retire?
Your retirement income might come from a few different places such as your super, investments, part-time or casual work, and the Government Age Pension.
Planning for retirement
Government Age Pension rates and limits
Age Pension rates and thresholds are generally updated twice a year. This page will help you stay up to date with the latest changes and what they may mean for you.
Planning for retirement
How much super can you have and still get the Age Pension?
Find out how your super balance and overall assets could affect your eligibility for Age Pension payments.
Planning for retirement
Running out of super in retirement
Retirement is an exciting new stage in your life, but it can also bring with it concerns around how long your savings might last.
Applying for the government Age Pension
Learn about some of the support and services available to you when applying for the government Age Pension.
Planning for retirement
When should I retire?
Retirement isn’t one-size-fits-all. The ‘best’ age to retire depends on what makes sense for your personal and financial situation.
Unexpected events
Can I work after I’ve retired and accessed my super?
Learn about the rules and implications that may apply to older Australians who want to return to work after retiring and accessing their super.
General
What is the retirement age in Australia?
Find out the differences between the retirement age, preservation age, and Age Pension age.
When will the Age Pension stop in Australia?
How much do you need to retire? And is the Age Pension likely to stop in the foreseeable future?
Planning for retirement
How much super do I need to retire?
Learn more about how much you might need to retire, retirement budgets, retirement lifestyles and how much you might need each year in retirement.
Planning for retirement
How does super work when you retire
You’ve been saving up your super over the years, and now that it’s time to retire, you’re wondering how do you access all that money and help make it last?