The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its quarterly superannuation performance publication for the September 2025 quarter.
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.
