REI Super Review
Founded in 1975, REI Super is an Industry super fund that is primarily linked to the real estate industry. As of March 31st 2026, they had approximately 24,970 members, with $2.53 billion in assets under management.
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REI Super Performance
Select an investment option from the menu below to see performance Vs the relevant median.
Check out our more in depth analysis of REI Super Performance, see REI Super vs Australian Super to see how it compares with Australia’s biggest super fund and for a comparison against all funds see compare super funds.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Fees
Select an investment option from the menu below to see flat fees, percentage based fees and total fees on a balance of $50,000.
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Australian Property | -13.26% | 6.02% | 2.51% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| REI Super - Australian Property VS Median | -22.06% | -5.08% | -4.99% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Australian Property | - | 0.48% | $240 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Property | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - International Shares | 12.57% | 13.97% | 9.47% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| REI Super - International Shares VS Median | 3.77% | 2.87% | 1.97% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - International Shares | - | 0.62% | $310 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Shares | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Balanced | 5.53% | 8.94% | 5.77% |
| Median | 7.7% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| REI Super - Balanced VS Median | -2.17% | -0.66% | -0.73% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Balanced | - | 1.11% | $555 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 18% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 27.5% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 14.5% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 22.5% | |
| 5 | Property | 12.5% | |
| 6 | Cash | 5% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Australian Shares | 3.26% | 11.47% | 6.75% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| REI Super - Australian Shares VS Median | -5.54% | 0.37% | -0.75% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Australian Shares | - | 0.59% | $295 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Growth | 6.7% | 11.44% | 7.62% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| REI Super - Growth VS Median | -2.1% | 0.34% | 0.12% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Growth | - | 1.16% | $580 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 28.5% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 43% | |
| 3 | Alternative | 17.5% | |
| 4 | Property | 10% | |
| 5 | Cash | 1% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Global Property | 8.98% | 8.57% | 1.37% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| REI Super - Global Property VS Median | 0.18% | -2.53% | -6.13% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Global Property | - | 0.69% | $345 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Property | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Cash | 3.59% | 3.72% | 2.88% |
| Median | - | - | - |
| REI Super - Cash VS Median | 3.59% | 3.72% | 2.88% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Cash | - | 0.32% | $160 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cash | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Bonds | 0.79% | 2.85% | -0.1% |
| Median | - | - | - |
| REI Super - Bonds VS Median | 0.79% | 2.85% | -0.1% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Bonds | - | 0.51% | $255 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fixed Interest | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Stable | 3.95% | 6.31% | 3.17% |
| Median | 4.8% | 6.1% | 4% |
| REI Super - Stable VS Median | -0.85% | 0.21% | -0.83% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| REI Super - Stable | - | 0.95% | $475 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 9% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 13.5% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 40% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 17.51% | |
| 5 | Property | 10.01% | |
| 6 | Cash | 10% |
Performance data: Lonsec. Median benchmarks: Chant West. Data is updated monthly; the reporting period is shown in the tables. Investment options are compared with the Chant West median for their risk profile.
Insurance
Whilst most members are offered default Death and Total and permanent Disablement Cover, they can also apply for Income Protection Cover.
Additional cover is available with the following limits:
Death – $5 million
TPD – $2 million.
Income protection – up to 85% of your income with a maximum of $30,000 per month.
Insurance is provided by TAL Life Limited.
Fund details
See the REI Super ABN and USI page for all the information required to contribute to this fund.
Read their PDS and TMD for further details.
FAQ's
We use investment performance data supplied by Lonsec and median benchmarks supplied by Chant West, both updated monthly.
Each investment option is assigned to a Chant West risk profile based on its proportion of growth assets. We then compare its return with the median benchmark for that risk profile over the same reporting period.
The difference shown in the table is the investment option’s return minus the median return.
Grouping options by growth asset allocation helps make comparisons more accurate, although options within the same profile can still have different investments and risks. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Member ratings and investment returns measure different things.
Member ratings reflect the experiences and opinions of people who submit reviews. These may relate to customer service, fees, insurance, administration or their satisfaction with investment performance.
Our performance tables compare an investment option’s reported returns with the relevant benchmark over specified periods. A fund can therefore deliver above median returns while receiving poor reviews for service or insurance or receive positive reviews despite below median returns.
Submitted reviews may not represent the experience of all members. Consider them alongside performance data, fees, insurance features and the fund’s official documents.
**Review of REI Superfund**
I recently had a troubling experience with REI Superfund that I feel compelled to share. After receiving a diagnosis that rendered me unable to work, I attempted to access my default Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance. To my dismay, I was informed that I did not qualify for coverage because I supposedly did not work for a Real Estate agency. I promptly provided evidence of my employment in the sector, yet they repeatedly referred back to their policy, dismissing my eligibility.
According to their own policy, I meet all the criteria for default insurance cover:
1. I am aged 25 and above.
2. My account balance has exceeded $6,000 at least once.
3. I have never canceled my cover, nor has it ceased.
4. A contribution was made after my balance met the $6,000 threshold.
Despite this, REI Superfund has consistently refused to provide me with the necessary paperwork to access my claim. Now, six months later, they are suggesting that I withdraw my superannuation, effectively absolving themselves of responsibility.
In frustration, I contacted the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) due to their lack of response to my complaints. I also hired a superannuation lawyer who has indicated that their practices may be illegal and that this matter needs to be escalated further.
While I acknowledge that the funds are managed well financially, I strongly advise anyone considering accessing their insurance through REI Superfund to think twice. The process has been incredibly frustrating, and I fear that many others could face a similar situation, potentially leading to financial ruin before they receive the assistance they rightfully deserve.
Forget it unless you plan to stay in the real estate industry until you die! After a decade in the industry I stopped when I became a mother. They cancelled my insurance for ‘inactivity’ – clearly motherhood is not valued.
Anyhow, I was happy to take my superannuation to another fund!