Quick Verdict
Vision Super is cheaper at $50k ($428/yr vs $438/yr). both match on 10-year returns at 7.20%.
Fund Overview
Media Super
| Type | Industry |
| Established | 2008 |
| Trustee | Media Super Limited |
| HQ State | VIC |
| Members | 60K |
| Assets (AUM) | $8B |
Vision Super
| Type | Industry |
| Established | 1947 |
| Trustee | Vision Super Pty Ltd |
| HQ State | VIC |
| Members | 90K |
| Assets (AUM) | $14B |
Fee Comparison
| Fee Component | Media Super | Vision Super |
|---|
| Admin Fee (flat) | $78 | $78 |
| Admin Fee (%) | 0.18% | 0.16% |
| Investment Fee | 0.48% | 0.48% |
| Indirect Cost Ratio | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Buy/Sell Spread | 0.12% | 0.10% |
Total Annual Fee by Balance
| Balance | Media Super | Vision Super |
|---|
| $10,000 | $150 | $148 |
| $25,000 | $258 | $253 |
| $50,000 | $438 | $428 |
| $100,000 | $798 | $778 |
| $250,000 | $1,878 | $1,828 |
| $500,000 | $3,678 | $3,578 |
Performance Comparison
| Period | Media Super | Vision Super |
|---|
| 1-Year | 10.20% | 10.50% |
| 3-Year | 7.50% | 7.20% |
| 5-Year | 7.20% | 7.50% |
| 7-Year | 7.50% | 7.50% |
| 10-Year | 7.20% | 7.20% |
| FY2024 | 8.20% | 8.20% |
| FY2023 | 9.50% | 9.20% |
| FY2022 | -3.20% | -3.00% |
| FY2021 | 18.00% | 18.00% |
| FY2020 | -0.50% | -0.50% |
| FY2019 | 7.50% | 7.50% |
| FY2018 | 9.50% | 9.20% |
| FY2017 | 11.80% | 11.20% |
| FY2016 | 3.20% | 3.20% |
| FY2015 | 9.80% | 9.20% |
Insurance Comparison
Media Super
| Insurer | TAL Life Limited |
| Death Cover | Yes — opt-out |
| TPD Cover | Yes — opt-out |
| IP Cover | Yes — opt-in |
Vision Super
| Insurer | AIA Australia |
| Death Cover | Yes — opt-out |
| TPD Cover | Yes — opt-out |
| IP Cover | Yes — opt-in |
APRA Heatmap Ratings
Media Super
| Fee Rating | Above median |
| Return Rating | Around median |
| Sustainability | Performing |
Vision Super
| Fee Rating | Above median |
| Return Rating | Below median |
| Sustainability | Performing |
Investment Options
Media Super
| Total Options | 8 |
| Ethical/ESG Option | No |
| Indexed Option | No |
| Direct Investing | No |
Vision Super
| Total Options | 7 |
| 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 |
Vision Super
| App Ratings | iOS 4.0 / Android 3.8 |
| Advice | Not specified |
| AFCA Complaints | 3.9 per 10k members |
| Call Centre | Not specified |
Verdict
On fees, Vision Super is the more affordable option. At a $50,000 balance, Vision Super costs $428 per year compared to $438 for Media Super — a difference of $10 annually. That gap is small enough that it should not be the deciding factor between these two funds.
Both funds have delivered identical 10-year returns of 7.20%, so the choice between them will come down to fees, insurance, and personal suitability rather than raw performance.
On insurance, Media Super uses TAL Life Limited while Vision Super is backed by AIA Australia. On member satisfaction, Vision Super has fewer AFCA complaints at 3.9 per 10,000 members compared to 5.0 for the other.
Media Super is best suited for media entertainment workers, while Vision Super targets public sector workers. The two funds also serve different industries: Media Super focuses on media, entertainment, while Vision Super targets local government, community services. 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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