APRA releases superannuation statistics for September 2025
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its quarterly superannuation performance publication for the September 2025 quarter.
Key statistics for the superannuation industry as at 30 September 2025:
| - | September 2024 | September 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total superannuation assets | $4,082.3 billion | $4,466.5 billion | +9.4% |
| Total APRA-regulated assets | $2,829.7 billion | $3,151.5 billion | +11.4% |
| Total self-managed super fund assets | $1,023.7 billion | $1,073.4 billion | +4.8% |
| Exempt public sector superannuation schemes assets | $171.6 billion | $181.4 billion | +5.7% |
| Balance of life office statutory fund assets | $57.3 billion | $60.2 billion | +5.1% |
Total superannuation assets increased by 3.0 per cent over the quarter to $4.5 trillion as at September 2025, of which $3.2 trillion was in APRA-regulated funds.
Total contributions increased by 12.7 per cent to $215.6 billion in the year ending in September 2025. Employer contributions increased by 8.8 per cent over the year to $153.2 billion. Member contributions increased by 23.6 per cent over the year to $62.4 billion.
Benefit payments increased by 12.7 per cent to $136.2 billion in the year ending in September 2025. This increase was the result of lump sum payments rising by 13.8 per cent to $75.3 billion and pension payments increasing by 11.3 per cent to $60.9 billion.
Key statistics for entities with more than six members for the year to September 2025:
| - | September 2024 | September 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total contributions | $191.3 billion | $215.6 billion | +12.7% |
| Total benefit payments | $120.9 billion | $136.2 billion | +12.7% |
| Net contribution flows* | $66.0 billion | $71.3 billion | +8.1% |
*Net contribution flows comprise of contributions plus net benefit transfers, less benefit payments
Copies of the publication are available on APRA’s website at: Quarterly superannuation statistics
For more information
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Manager, External Data Reporting
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
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