15/04/2026
✨ What Does a Comfortable Retirement Look Like? (December Quarter 2025)
The ASFA Comfortable Retirement Standard provides a guide to the income many Australians may need each year to enjoy a good quality lifestyle in retirement.
💰 Estimated annual budget
• Single homeowner → about $54,800
• Couple homeowners → about $77,300
🏡 A comfortable retirement can include
✔ Quality food and regular dining out
✔ Private health insurance and healthcare costs
✔ A reliable car and transport expenses
✔ Fast internet, computer and smartphone
✔ Hobbies, social activities and memberships
✔ Annual domestic travel and occasional overseas trips
✔ Ongoing home maintenance and updates
✔ Confidence to afford utilities like heating and cooling
👵👴 These estimates assume you own your home outright, are relatively healthy, and may receive part Age Pension support.
📊 How OzPlan Financial Services can help
We use comprehensive cashflow analysis to map your current spending, future lifestyle goals, and projected retirement income. This helps you understand how much super you may need, identify any gaps early, and build a clear strategy to work towards a comfortable retirement.
✅ The earlier you start planning, the more options you may have.
Start thinking about your future lifestyle today.