Retirement Super Targets: How Much Super You Need at 30, 40 and 50

For many Australians, superannuation is one of the biggest sources of retirement wealth. But how much is actually enough?
There is no single super balance that guarantees a wealthy retirement. The amount you need depends on when you want to retire, your lifestyle, housing situation, spending needs, investment returns, and whether you expect to receive the Age Pension.
Aiming for a substantial super balance, such as $2.5 million, represents a significantly higher retirement target than simply aiming for a comfortable retirement.
Current figures from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) estimate that a homeowner needs around $630,000 as a single person or $730,000 as a couple at age 67 to fund a comfortable retirement, alongside an assumed part Age Pension.
For Australians who want considerably more financial flexibility in retirement, however, building a larger super balance may provide more options for travel, lifestyle spending, healthcare and unexpected expenses.
The important question is not simply whether you have enough super today. It is whether your current balance and contributions are on track to reach the retirement lifestyle you want.

