Superannuation outpaces property as $231bn boost lifts household wealth
Superannuation added a record amount to household wealth in the June quarter as residential property values fell.
Superannuation has been dominant investment vehicle of the past three months. (Image source: metamorworks/Shutterstock.com)
Australian homeowners may be feeling considerably less wealthy, but the same cannot be said for their superannuation balances.
New figures have revealed a striking divergence between the performance of residential property and superannuation during the June 2026 quarter, with super adding a record $231.3 billion to household wealth while residential dwelling values fell by $34.1 billion.
The figures, drawn from Australian Bureau of Statistics (AB…
