🌱 A Healthy Start HESTA was established in 1987 with a clear purpose: to provide superannuation for the dedicated individuals working in Australia's health and community services sector. The fund was created to support a workforce that is predominantly comprised of women.
👩⚕️ For Members, Not Profit As an industry super fund, HESTA is run only to benefit its members. From its headquarters in Melbourne, the fund has grown to serve over one million members, more than 80% of whom are women, advocating for a fair financial future for its community.
🏆 Investing with Impact HESTA is committed to achieving strong long-term investment performance for its members. The fund believes in responsible investing, aiming to generate competitive returns while making a positive and meaningful difference in the world.
Assets Under Management
$95 Billion
Total Members
1,000,000 Members
ESG Rating
Ethical Options
Est. Annual Fee
$437 on $50k
Default Option as at 30 June 2025
| Option Name ↑ | 1 Year ↕️ | 3 Year ↕️ | 5 Year ↕️ | 10 Year ↕️ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Shares | +5.32% | +9.25% | +10.15% | +9.89% |
| Balanced Growth | +7.36% | +9.38% | +8.18% | +8.28% |
| Cash and Term Deposits | +3.65% | +3.79% | +2.56% | +2.03% |
| Conservative | +5.35% | +5.98% | +4.82% | +5.44% |
| Diversified Bonds | +3.82% | +2.94% | +0.02% | +1.94% |
| High Growth | +8.84% | +11.77% | +10.40% | +10.18% |
| Indexed Balanced Growth | +8.47% | +11.19% | +8.97% | N/A |
| International Shares | +8.84% | +18.20% | +10.90% | +11.69% |
| Property and Infrastructure | +5.87% | +3.37% | +6.33% | +5.89% |
| Sustainable Growth | +2.50% | +6.76% | +5.98% | +8.24% |
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