Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Retail fund brand
Living Super combines diversified investment options with a facility for listed investments, and lets ING customers see super alongside their banking.
Online applications are available to Australian residents aged 13 or over, subject to the product's terms.
Restricted public sector fund
Super SA provides South Australian public sector schemes with different tax rules, including Triple S and Super SA Select.
Eligibility depends on SA public sector employment or an eligible existing-member relationship. Some spouses can join Triple S. Limited access to Select continues for qualifying members working outside the SA Government.
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 | ING Living Super | Super SA |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | Online applications are available to Australian residents aged 13 or over, subject to the product's terms. Sources123 | Eligibility depends on SA public sector employment or an eligible existing-member relationship. Some spouses can join Triple S. Limited access to Select continues for qualifying members working outside the SA Government. Sources1234 |
| Accounts and products | Living Super accumulation and retirement accounts. Sources123 | Triple S and Super SA Select. Closed defined benefit and retirement products need separate assessments. Triple S Super SA Select Flexible Rollover Product Super SA Income Stream Sources1234 |
| Investment choices | Five diversified managed options span conservative to high-growth allocations. Listed investment access includes approved ETFs, shares and listed investment companies. Sources123 | Balanced for Triple S Triple S has nine options, including indexed, diversified and Cash choices, on the current official product page. Select has its own menu. Sources1234 |
| Insurance | Check the Product Guide for cover availability, commencement and premiums; bank insurance products are separate from super insurance. Sources123 | Triple S provides eligible members with death, TPD and income protection. Select members retain their insurance through Triple S. Sources1234 |
| Retirement income | Pension arrangements are available under the Living Super disclosure. Sources123 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Advice and support | Members can apply directly or speak with a financial adviser. Online access is an administration feature, not personal investment advice. Sources123 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Fee details to check | Use the PDS and Product Guide for the chosen managed option or direct-investment arrangement. Brokerage, insurance and transaction costs need separate attention. Sources123 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Comparing investment performance | Option names do not establish equivalent risk. Living Super Growth's current published allocation is 75% growth assets, so compare its actual mix rather than the label alone. Sources123 | Separate Triple S from Select and avoid comparing pre-tax and after-tax balances as if they were equivalent. Sources1234 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Worth comparing for someone who wants ING account visibility or listed investments without administering an SMSF.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Tax timing is central to this comparison. Triple S can show a balance that still contains tax payable when money leaves. Compare the spendable retirement outcome, including any rollover tax, alongside fees and investments.
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.
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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.