7 Signs You're Financially Ahead of Most Australian Retirees

Interested in trading? Try Mitrade's demo account for free: https://mytd.cc/wWHK 7 signs you're financially ahead of most retirees in Australia, measured against the real 2026 super, Age Pension and ASFA numbers instead of guesswork. Most Australians have no idea whether they're ahead or behind, because they compare themselves to friends and neighbours rather than the published data. This video walks through 7 measurable signs of retirement readiness in Australia, using figures from the ATO, the ABS, Services Australia, ASFA, Grattan Institute and Super Consumers Australia. Chapters: 0:00 Why Most Australians Never Check Where They Stand 1:06 Owning Your Home Outright in Retirement 2:44 Median Super Balance by Age in Australia 3:26 What One Year of Retirement Actually Costs 4:30 Retirement Income Beyond the Age Pension 5:46 Age Pension Assets Test Limits 2026 6:47 Holding a Cash Buffer Outside Super 7:35 Work Bonus and Downsizer Contribution 8:17 How to Score Yourself Out of 7 Check out the channel's playlists for more videos on retirement, tax, investing, super, and more. Retirement in Australia → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQLTyWVl7eWbzf4hpqj_I_WNL1xRlVQGV Tax & EOFY → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQLTyWVl7eWZlXZQcaF3j0N85O8SieHRU Superannuation → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQLTyWVl7eWZg_kZinVmlIYHgFcXbKGjh Investing & Wealth Building → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQLTyWVl7eWaGPVPmfb6PF5f4sF__9cIz Salary & Cost of Living → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQLTyWVl7eWYqAWIOqTXdxvIG_6Z6LuBf Legal Disclaimer: This video is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not financial, tax or legal advice. Aussie Finance With Luke does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence and is not a licensed financial adviser. Figures were current at the time of recording in September 2026 and change with indexation and legislation. Age Pension rates