Islamic Retirement & Super in Australian Capital Territory
Compare 5 Shariah-compliant products from 4 providers available in Australian Capital Territory. Every listing includes Shariah oversight details, ratings, and direct provider links.
Islamic Retirement & Super Options in Australian Capital Territory
Showing all 5 products available to Australian Capital Territory residents, including nationwide providers and those with specific Australian Capital Territory coverage.
Sharia-compliant super and account-based pension promoted by Hejaz Asset Management within AMG Super, with three AAOIFI-screened options - Growth (75/25), Balanced (60/40) and Conservative (35/65) - and performance inception 8 August 2023. Published fees (as of 21 Feb 2025): 1.00-1.15% p.a. investment fees plus 0.02-0.05% transaction costs, $65 p.a. per account and an estimated 0.49% p.a. admin. Administration runs through Acclaim/SS&C with Deloitte as auditor and AIA Australia as group insurer. Currently paused to new members during a product review - prospective members can only register interest (re-verified 2026-08-05).
Best for: Muslim Australians wanting AAOIFI-screened super with full fee disclosure - once new membership reopens
Structure
Screened portfolio (AAOIFI)
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Muslim Australians wanting AAOIFI-screened super with full fee disclosure - once new membership reopens
A Shariah-compliant home for SMSF money: the super fund joins ICFAL as an institutional member and earns quarterly dividends from member-funded Islamic real-estate financing. The product page's feature table shows a 3.25% five-year average (as at 30 June 2023), $2,000 minimum, 0.60% fees and a medium risk label, while the co-op's refreshed sitewide table puts the Superannuation (SMSF) portfolio at 4.4% p.a. over five and ten years and 2.8% over one year, net of fees and tax (crawled 2026-08-05). Asset mix: 60% rental property, 10% investment property, 30% community projects.
Best for: SMSF trustees adding halal income exposure
Sharia-screened superannuation and pension delivered as advised managed portfolios inside 'Super Simplifier' - an APRA-regulated fund on the DASH platform issued by Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited (AFSL 229757). Published fees: 0.71% MDA management + 0.35% super admin + 0.03% expense recovery, with nil establishment, contribution, withdrawal or exit fees, plus optional death/TPD/trauma/income-protection cover and account-based or transition-to-retirement pension conversion.
Best for: Australian Muslims who prefer an advised super arrangement with transparent platform fees, optional insurance and a built-in pension pathway, over a set-and-forget fund product
Structure
Wealth Management
Best For
Australian Muslims who prefer an advised super arrangement with transparent platform fees, optional insurance and a built-in pension pathway, over a set-and-forget fund product
Australia's pioneer Islamic superannuation, operating as a division of the Russell Investments Master Trust (trustee: Total Risk Management, AFSL 238790; USI TRM0001AU) and sponsored by Salaam Wealth Funds Management (AFSL 365260, formerly Crescent Wealth). Members choose from three pre-mixed Shariah-compliant options - Defensive, Balanced and Growth - screened to AAOIFI standards and audited annually by Dar Al Sharia.
Best for: Australian Muslims who want the longest-established Islamic super option with institutional trusteeship and audited AAOIFI screening, and who accept above-index fees as the price of faith alignment
Structure
Screened portfolio (AAOIFI)
Best For
Australian Muslims who want the longest-established Islamic super option with institutional trusteeship and audited AAOIFI screening, and who accept above-index fees as the price of faith alignment
The Russell Investments Master Trust's account-based pension product carrying three Salaam Shariah-compliant investment options - one of the only ways in Australia to draw a retirement income stream (account-based pension or transition-to-retirement) while staying invested in Islamically screened portfolios.
Best for: Salaam Super members approaching or in retirement who want an account-based pension or TTR strategy without leaving Shariah-compliant investments
Structure
Screened portfolio (AAOIFI)
Best For
Salaam Super members approaching or in retirement who want an account-based pension or TTR strategy without leaving Shariah-compliant investments
A super decision compounds for decades, which makes the boring line items decisive.
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The Full Fee Stack
Add administration fees, investment fees and costs, and transaction costs from the PDS. Published examples: Salaam Super at 0.21% plus $60 per year administration; Hejaz Growth at 1.00% plus 0.05% investment costs; Meezan Wealth Super Simplifier at 0.71% MDA plus 0.35% admin. Small percentage differences are large dollar differences at retirement.
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Screening Quality
Check the investment option's screening standard and holdings disclosure, not just the word Islamic in the name. AAOIFI-aligned screening with published methodology is the Australian norm among dedicated providers.
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Insurance Inside Super
Default super often includes life and TPD cover. Before switching funds, check what cover you would lose and whether the new fund offers replacement; going uncovered by accident is a real cost of careless switching.
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SMSF Only at Scale
SMSFs give full control (including Shariah-structured property finance) but carry trustee duties, accounting and audit costs that only make sense at larger balances. Get advice on the breakeven for your situation.
Shariah Oversight in Australian Capital Territory
How providers available in Australian Capital Territory handle Shariah compliance verification
2 providers
Formal Shariah Board
Independent panel of scholars that reviews and approves products
2 providers
Third-Party Certified
Compliance verified by an external Shariah certification body
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about islamic retirement & super in Australian Capital Territory
Is my superannuation halal?
Probably not by default. Compulsory employer contributions flow into your fund's default option unless you choose otherwise, and default MySuper options invest across the whole market, including banks, insurers and other non-compliant assets, without Islamic screening. Fixing this means switching to a Shariah-compliant super option or fund, which is a form-filling exercise rather than a financial sacrifice.
What Islamic super options are available in Australian Capital Territory?
Superannuation is national, so all 5 options we list from 4 providers are open to Australian Capital Territory residents: dedicated Islamic super products (Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension, Salaam Super), Shariah investment options inside platforms, and SMSF investment routes (ICFAL, Meezan Wealth).
What fees do Islamic super funds charge?
Published examples from our dataset: Salaam Super charges administration fees of 0.21% of balance plus $60 per year across options; Hejaz Islamic Super's Growth option lists investment fees and costs of 1.00% p.a. plus 0.05% transaction costs; Meezan Wealth's Super Simplifier lists an MDA fee of 0.71% plus 0.35% administration plus expense recovery; ICFAL's SMSF investment lists 0.60% with a $2,000 minimum. Compare the full fee stack in each PDS, since admin and investment fees add up differently at different balances.
Can I manage Islamic super through an SMSF?
Yes. A self-managed super fund gives you direct control over investments, letting you hold screened shares, Islamic funds or property (including Shariah-structured SMSF property finance). The trade-off is trustee responsibility and running costs, which only make sense at larger balances. ICFAL and Meezan Wealth both offer SMSF-oriented Islamic investment products.
Does switching super funds cost me?
Switching itself is usually free or low-cost, but check two things before moving: any insurance cover attached to your current fund (life and TPD cover inside super may lapse on exit and can be hard to replace), and any exit or buy-sell spreads. The long-run driver is fees and investment quality, not the switch itself.
How do Canberra residents access Islamic finance?
Remotely, like most of the country: the national providers all serve the ACT through online applications, and Sydney's provider cluster is the nearest physical presence. 68 of the 75 products we track are available nationally, covering home finance, car finance, super, investments and wills.
Does the ACT's leasehold land system affect Islamic home finance?
Canberra property is held under Crown leases rather than freehold title, which is a legal difference worth raising explicitly with any Islamic financier. Confirm the provider finances ACT leasehold property and ask how the structure documents handle it before paying application fees.
How to Choose the Right Option in Australian Capital Territory
A step-by-step guide to evaluating islamic retirement & super providers
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Verify Shariah governance
Australia has no national Shariah governance framework, so check what the provider actually publishes: a named Shariah board, third-party certification (for example Amanie Advisors or Minarah Consulting), or a named scholar. Published fatwas and audit reports are the strongest signals.
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Compare financing structures
Understand whether the product uses Diminishing Musharakah, Murabaha, Ijarah, Mudarabah, or Wakalah. Each has different risk, ownership, and cost implications, especially for early settlement.
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Check state and city coverage
Most Australian Islamic finance providers operate online nationwide, but some concentrate their teams in Sydney or Melbourne. Confirm the provider serves your state and can handle your state's settlement process before applying.
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Evaluate total cost
Look past the headline figure. For financing, ask for the full pricing schedule, establishment fees, valuation costs, and any insurance requirements. Many AU providers publish no rates at all, so get a written quote before committing.
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Read the fine print on rates
Where rates are published, check how and when they reprice and what benchmark they follow. Ask for the fee schedule and repricing terms in writing, and compare the total cost against a conventional equivalent so you know the premium you are paying.
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Consult a qualified advisor
For major decisions, ask the provider's compliance team for their Shariah documentation and, where the sums are large, engage an independent Islamic finance advisor who understands your situation.
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Halal Finance in the Australian Capital Territory: Market Overview
Canberra residents sit inside the national online market: 68 of 75 products in our dataset serve the ACT, from home and SMSF property finance (MCCA, Hejaz, ICFAL, Riyadh FS and the broker networks) to Murabaha car finance, ASX-listed Islamic ETFs, Islamic super and online will services. Sydney's provider cluster is the nearest physical presence for those who want face-to-face dealings, roughly three hours away, and several providers headquartered there (ICFAL, Riyadh FS, Meezan Wealth) handle ACT clients remotely as a matter of course. For property finance, ask providers to set out ACT-specific treatment of their structure, since the territory's leasehold system and duty rules are their own.
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Reviewed by: HalalWallet Editorial Team•Last reviewed: 2026-03-06•Disclosure: No provider pays for placement or ranking on this page. Editorial policy and full disclosures.
Reviewed monthly and updated when regional availability, provider coverage, or product details change.
How We Review Retirement in Australian Capital Territory
We prioritize data accuracy, transparency, and Shariah-related disclosures. Product availability and details are sourced from provider materials and our structured product dataset. We do not fabricate statistics, reviews, or financial projections.
Important: HalalWallet provides educational information and comparisons to help you explore halal financial options. We do not provide financial, legal, or religious advice. Product structures and Shariah compliance oversight vary by provider. Always verify halal compliance directly with providers and consult with qualified Islamic finance advisors or scholars for guidance on specific products and your individual circumstances.
