ASFA Retirement Standard: Detailed budget breakdowns, September quarter 2022

This is an useful resource aimed at people who are thinking about how to budget for retirement. It has detailed breakdowns of budget items and sub-categories that provide costs based on couples/singles and varying standard of living needs.

The accompanying Sydney Morning Herald article breaks down the findings in the ASFA research, based on the March quarter of 2021, and provides an interesting insight into retiree spending. The article is still relevant and useful in the current climate, but for your convenience we have updated the budget document to reflect today’s cost of living. 

NSW Fair Trading ‘Retirement village living: A guide to your rights and responsibilities’

This is a great resource for those thinking about moving into a retirement village, as it outlines the steps you should take when researching your move.