Quick Verdict
Media Super is cheaper at $50k ($438/yr vs $459/yr). Mine Super leads on 10-year returns (7.50% vs 7.20%).
Fund Overview
Media Super
| Type | Industry |
| Established | 2008 |
| Trustee | Media Super Limited |
| HQ State | VIC |
| Members | 60K |
| Assets (AUM) | $8B |
Mine Super
| Type | Industry |
| Established | 1992 |
| Trustee | AUSCOAL Superannuation Pty Ltd |
| HQ State | NSW |
| Members | 60K |
| Assets (AUM) | $13B |
Fee Comparison
| Fee Component | Media Super | Mine Super |
|---|
| Admin Fee (flat) | $78 | $104 |
| Admin Fee (%) | 0.18% | 0.15% |
| Investment Fee | 0.48% | 0.50% |
| Indirect Cost Ratio | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Buy/Sell Spread | 0.12% | 0.10% |
Total Annual Fee by Balance
| Balance | Media Super | Mine Super |
|---|
| $10,000 | $150 | $175 |
| $25,000 | $258 | $282 |
| $50,000 | $438 | $459 |
| $100,000 | $798 | $814 |
| $250,000 | $1,878 | $1,879 |
| $500,000 | $3,678 | $3,654 |
Performance Comparison
| Period | Media Super | Mine Super |
|---|
| 1-Year | 10.20% | 10.50% |
| 3-Year | 7.50% | 7.50% |
| 5-Year | 7.20% | 7.80% |
| 7-Year | 7.50% | 7.80% |
| 10-Year | 7.20% | 7.50% |
| FY2024 | 8.20% | 8.50% |
| FY2023 | 9.50% | 9.50% |
| FY2022 | -3.20% | -2.50% |
| FY2021 | 18.00% | 18.50% |
| FY2020 | -0.50% | -0.20% |
| FY2019 | 7.50% | 7.80% |
| FY2018 | 9.50% | 9.50% |
| FY2017 | 11.80% | 11.50% |
| FY2016 | 3.20% | 3.80% |
| FY2015 | 9.80% | 9.50% |
Insurance Comparison
Media Super
| Insurer | TAL Life Limited |
| Death Cover | Yes — opt-out |
| TPD Cover | Yes — opt-out |
| IP Cover | Yes — opt-in |
Mine Super
| Insurer | MetLife Insurance |
| Death Cover | Yes — opt-out |
| TPD Cover | Yes — opt-out, any/own occupation |
| IP Cover | Yes — opt-in |
APRA Heatmap Ratings
Media Super
| Fee Rating | Above median |
| Return Rating | Around median |
| Sustainability | Performing |
Mine Super
| Fee Rating | Above median |
| Return Rating | Around median |
| Sustainability | Performing |
Investment Options
Media Super
| Total Options | 8 |
| Ethical/ESG Option | No |
| Indexed Option | No |
| Direct Investing | No |
Mine Super
| Total Options | 9 |
| Ethical/ESG Option | No |
| Indexed Option | No |
| Direct Investing | No |
Member Services
Media Super
| App Ratings | iOS 4.2 / Android 4.0 |
| Advice | Not specified |
| AFCA Complaints | 5.0 per 10k members |
| Call Centre | Not specified |
Mine Super
| App Ratings | iOS 4.2 / Android 4.0 |
| Advice | Not specified |
| AFCA Complaints | 4.2 per 10k members |
| Call Centre | Not specified |
Verdict
On fees, Media Super is the more affordable option. At a $50,000 balance, Media Super costs $438 per year compared to $459 for Mine Super — a difference of $21 annually. Over a 30-year career, that difference compounds meaningfully.
Looking at long-term performance, Mine Super holds the edge with a 10-year return of 7.50% versus 7.20% for Media Super — a gap of 0.30% per annum. While not enormous, that gap adds up over the compounding horizon of a superannuation balance.
On insurance, Media Super uses TAL Life Limited while Mine Super is backed by MetLife Insurance. On member satisfaction, Mine Super has fewer AFCA complaints at 4.2 per 10,000 members compared to 5.0 for the other.
Media Super is best suited for media entertainment workers, while Mine Super targets miners energy workers, fifo workers. The two funds also serve different industries: Media Super focuses on media, entertainment, while Mine Super targets mining, energy. If your employer defaults to one of these funds, that alone may tip the decision.
Important information
The information on SuperFind is general in nature and does not take into account your personal financial situation, needs, or objectives. It is not personal financial advice. Before making any financial decisions about your superannuation, consider whether the information is appropriate for your circumstances and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial adviser. Super fund data including fees and performance returns shown on this site were current as of April 2026 — always verify figures on the fund's website. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Data sourced from APRA, ATO, and individual fund disclosures. SuperFind is a
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