Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Retail fund brand
Future Super offers five sustainably screened investment options and a pension product. Its exclusions are a central part of the product, so the screening policy deserves as much attention as the returns table.
Public membership is available under the current PDS and target market determination.
Closed public sector schemes
State Super administers closed NSW public sector schemes with benefits based partly or wholly on scheme formulas.
These schemes serve existing and deferred members and pensioners. SSS closed in 1985; the Police scheme in 1988; SASS in 1992.
Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.
The costs and returns belong to the selected product, option or lifecycle stage.
Source: APRA Comprehensive Product Performance Package 2026, published 28 August 2026. Fees reflect the reporting year to 30 June 2026, are net of tax, use standard arrangements and exclude member-activity fees. Dollar figures are rounded. They are not a current quote. Check the latest PDS for changes, insurance premiums and any separately charged advice.
Returns are annualised historical results. Different return bases, risk levels and periods cannot be treated as interchangeable. MySuper net returns use a $50,000 representative balance even when you change the fee balance. A lifecycle stage return does not track a person moving between stages. Missing figures mean not reported, not zero. Past returns do not predict future returns. Read our method and APRA's definitions.
| What to compare | Future Super | State Super NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | Public membership is available under the current PDS and target market determination. Sources1234 | These schemes serve existing and deferred members and pensioners. SSS closed in 1985; the Police scheme in 1988; SASS in 1992. Sources12 |
| Accounts and products | Future Super accumulation and pension. Sources1234 | SASS, SSS, Police Superannuation Scheme and SANCS. Scheme-specific identifiers apply. SASS SSS Police Superannuation Scheme SANCS Sources12 |
| Investment choices | Sustainable Moderate, Sustainable Balanced Growth, Sustainable Alternatives Growth, Sustainable Growth and Sustainable High Growth. The fund says every option screens out defined fossil-fuel, weapons and gambling companies. Sources1234 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Insurance | Insurance is available for super accounts; it is not available for pension account holders. Sources1234 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Retirement income | A pension account allows regular income from retirement savings. It has separate fees and investment return information. Sources1234 | Benefits can depend on salary, service and historical membership provisions. Sources12 |
| Advice and support | Account-related coaching and personal advice are generally included, with exceptions such as some pension advice. The service does not cover comprehensive advice about all outside assets. Sources1234 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Fee details to check | Use the current option-specific total fee table, including administration and investment costs. Insurance remains separate. Sources1234 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Comparing investment performance | Check inception dates and any option changes. Ethical screening changes the investment universe, so compare risk and portfolio composition as well as fees. Sources1234 | Keep SASS, SSS and NSW Police PSS distinguishable in search and comparison labels. Sources12 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Worth researching when the stated exclusions match a person's values and the selected option matches their investment needs.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
The scheme name and membership history matter more than the State Super umbrella brand. Obtain an estimate under your own rules before comparing a pension or lump sum with another retirement arrangement.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
Use the membership rules to establish which accounts are available to you. Then compare the total price of the investment option and cover you need. A lower fee or higher historical return alone does not tell you which fund is suitable.
Ask both funds to confirm insurance acceptance, exclusions, waiting periods and whether cover would change when you leave your employer. Obtain advice before giving up a defined benefit or an insurance policy you may not be able to replace. ASIC Moneysmart explains the comparison checks.
Read the full Future Super profile · Read the full State Super NSW profile · Choose another comparison
Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.
Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.