Number of Australians who feel prepared for retirement at lowest level in a decade

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A new report finds the number of Australians who feel prepared for retirement has plunged in the past year and is now at its lowest level in a decade. The number of pre-retirees…

The number Australians who feel prepared for retirement has plunged in the past year and is now at its lowest level in a decade, according to a new report.

The number of pre-retirees who feel prepared for retirement is now 28 per cent, compared to 38 per cent in 2025, according to Brighter Super's annual Retirement Outlook Index.

Retirees living comfortably also fell from 58 per cent last year to 38 per cent in 2026, while confidence they have enough money to fund retirement fell from 60 per cent to 41 per cent.

The share of retirees covering just the basics or struggling more than doubled from 14 to 30 per cent.

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A majority of both pre-retirees and retirees feel the cost of living is to blame, with three quarters of retirees reporting that inflation and cost of living were among the biggest influences on their financial position.

Julian Cappe, head of research at Investment Trends, said more pre-retirees are planning to cut spending in retirement to close the gap, rather than planning to save more.

"After 17 years of tracking how Australians approach retirement, this year's results show financial pressure reaching people at every stage, from those still working to those already retired," he said.

The report found people who sought financial advice were more likely to make extra contributions and to be less anxious about their prospects.

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