Administration fees and costs
$52
per annum
plus 0.15% p.a. of your account balance (subject to fee cap), plus 0.05% p.a. paid from fund assets ^
what makes the best super fund for you?
The best superannuation fund for you should be a top performer that has your future top of mind. Join a top-performing fund* working for real-world impact.
Join usperformance and numbers
Over million Australians trust us with their super. Here's why.
Strong long-term performance
We know the impact that strong long-term performance can have on your super savings.
Our investment performance has been highly ranked across the industry. For HESTA super members, our Balanced Growth, Conservative, Sustainable Growth and High Growth investment options have all been ranked in the top 10 for investment performance against their respective peers over 10 years to 31 December 2025.†
† Balanced Growth, Conservative and High Growth option rankings in the respective SuperRatings Accumulation Fund Crediting Rate Surveys December 2025. Sustainable Growth ranking in the SuperRatings Sustainable Fund Crediting Rate Survey December 2025. Product ratings are only one factor to be considered when making a decision. View all the HESTA investment options here. Visit SuperRatings for important information about this rating. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
competitive fees and costs#
Investment fees and costs and transaction costs
0.58%
per year
for Balanced Growth (default). Other investment options 0.03% - 0.94% p.a.
Fees and costs are indicative only and are based on costs for the year ended 30 September 2025, including several components which are estimates. The actual amount you will be charged in subsequent financial years will depend on the actual costs incurred in those years. Past costs may not necessarily be an indicator of future costs.
but it's not all about the numbers
The numbers are important. But at HESTA, we also invest in and for people who make our world better.
We’re a top-performing industry super fund* for all Australians who choose to work and act in ways that make a positive impact on the world around them.
Super with impact™
Super with impact™ is the positive outcome we create by supporting our members to face the future with confidence, being a gutsy advocate for a fair and healthy community, and delivering investment excellence with impact.
Facing the future
with confidence
We use our deep understanding of our members to design information, tools and support to make a meaningful impact on their confidence about the future.
Facing the future with confidence >
Gutsy advocate for a fair and healthy community
We use our collective voice to help address inequities impacting our members and those we see falling behind.
Investment excellence with impact
We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world.
Investment excellence with impact >
here for you
Our members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re here to support you when you need it. Our team of experts is here to give advice, help you plan for retirement, or provide strategies to grow your super. We’re available online, over the phone, or in person. You choose how and where you get the help you need.
we know super
We’ve been supporting the health and community services sector for over 35 years, looking after the people who look after others.
We’ve been recognised for our strong investment performance, competitive fees and costs, and outstanding customer service1.
20-year Platinum Performance rating
SuperRatings continually awards us the highest rating possible – Platinum – for our products. And, we were one of the first funds to receive SuperRatings’ 20 year Platinum Performance rating – the highest rating possible.1
Chant West 5 Apples
Chant West recognises our ongoing excellence for both super and pensions with its highest rating – 5 Apples.2
SuperRatings Net Benefit Award 2026
We were awarded the SuperRatings Net Benefit Award in 2026 (and in 2025), which recognises HESTA as the Australian super fund with the best net benefit outcomes delivered to members over the short and long term.1
what our members are saying
They are the best super fund around. I have been with HESTA for around 15 years. I have been with others previously and changed to HESTA, I am very glad i did.
what our members are saying
Fantastic prompt assistance. Well done HESTA. This is the best superannuation fund.
what our members are saying
Excellent Super Fund. I've been with HESTA since 2008 and won’t change. HESTA has been a fantastic fund to be part of. Great people to deal with. Always helpful and good advice when not sure of something.
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# Fees disclosed refer to HESTA super products. Additional fees and costs may apply.
^ The percentage-based administration fees and costs are not charged on any amount of your account balance in excess of $500,000. The amount shown is an estimate of the costs charged for the 12 months to 30 June 2025.
1 See SuperRatings for important information about these ratings. Ratings issued by SuperRatings Pty Ltd a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1309956) of Lonsec Research Pty Ltd AFSL No. 421445 are general advice only. Rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product and subject to change without notice. SuperRatings may receive a fee for the use of its ratings and awards. Visit superratings.com.au for ratings information.
2 The Zenith CW Pty Ltd ABN 20 639 121 403 AFSL 226872/AFS Rep No. 1280401 Chant West rating (assigned February 2025) is limited to General Advice only and has been prepared without considering your objectives or financial situation, including target markets where applicable. The rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product and is subject to change at any time without notice. You should seek independent advice and consider the PDS or offer document before making any investment decisions. Ratings have been assigned based on third party data. Liability is not accepted, whether direct or indirect, from use of the rating. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Refer to www.chantwest.com.au for full ratings information and our FSG. Chant West Awards issued 21 May 2025 are solely statements of opinion and not a recommendation in relation to making any investment decisions. Awards are current for 12 months and subject to change at any time. Awards for previous years are for historical purposes only. Full details on Chant West Awards at https://www.chantwest.com.au/fund-awards/about-the-awards/
Product ratings and awards are only one factor to be considered when making a decision.