Read this first: these are indicative figures reported by third-party sources, not MyMoney® transaction data. Use them to sense-check a quote, not to set expectations for your situation.
The index
| Domain | Service | Indicative figure | Basis & sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Planning | Ongoing advice fee (per client, per year) | $4,668 median | Median reported for 2025; reported as an 18% rise on the prior year |
| Financial Planning | Asset-based advice fee | 0.8% – 1.1% of funds p.a. | Typical range published in industry fee guides Published by advice practices; treat as indicative. |
| Home Loans | Broker commission (lender-paid) | 0.65% – 0.70% upfront; 0.15% – 0.20% trail p.a. (plus GST) | Typical residential lender commission rates; usually no direct fee to the borrower Commissions must be disclosed in the broker’s credit proposal disclosure. |
| Tax | Standard individual tax return | $150 – $400 typical | Range reported for straightforward returns; complex returns (rental, CGT, foreign income) cost more Fees paid to a registered tax agent are generally deductible (ATO). |
| Bookkeeping | Freelance / contract bookkeeper | $45 – $85 per hour | National range; registered BAS agents typically at the upper end |
| Audit & Assurance | SMSF annual audit | $550 median; $641 average (2022-23) | Derived from fees reported by trustees in SMSF annual returns (ATO data) |
Not yet indexed
- Insurance: Broker remuneration is mostly premium-based commission that varies by product; no reliable public benchmark found yet.
- Business & Asset Finance: Commission and brokerage vary by lender and product; no consistent public dataset found yet.
- Accounting (small business): Fixed-fee packages vary widely by scope; published ranges are not like-for-like.
- Cybersecurity: Engagements are highly scoped (assessment, managed service, incident response); no public benchmark found yet.
- AI & Automation: Market is too new for a reliable fee benchmark.
Methodology
- We searched publicly available Australian sources — regulator data, industry reports and published fee guides — for each of our 10 professional domains.
- A figure is included only where a named, linkable source reports it. Where sources disagreed we show the range they report and name each source.
- We record the basis of each figure (median, average or typical range) exactly as reported, without adjusting or averaging across sources.
- Domains without a reliable public figure are listed as “not yet indexed” rather than estimated.
Limitations
- This is not MyMoney® transaction data. The platform does not yet hold enough fee data to publish its own figures, and we will say so until it does.
- Several sources are published by firms that sell the service; their ranges may reflect their own pricing.
- Figures are national and indicative. Location, complexity and scope change what you will actually pay.
- Dates differ between sources; each source reflects its own reporting period.
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General information only. Compiled by Global Mutual Funds Pty Ltd (ABN 20 090 555 436, AFSL 222640) from third-party sources we have not independently audited. Not a recommendation of any provider or price. Financial Services Guide.