Compare Term Deposit Rates

A term deposit fixes your rate for a set period, so the term you pick matters as much as the rate itself. Compare term deposits from 76 Australian banks below across terms from 1 month to 5 years, check how often interest is paid, and read what each bank does if you need the money back early, with rates up to 5.60% p.a.This is our highest starting rate for these products. Other factors may change rates once you filter your results. See sorting and ranking for more info. with Judo Bank’s Personal Term Deposits.

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Comparing 156 products

16 membership-required, 4 broker-arranged, 29 business and 2 SMSF products hidden from this list.

Narrowed to the term deposits that take $10,000 for 1 year.

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Lists only the deposits paying more for 1 year.

Depositing $10,000 over 1 year at the highest shown:

Top rate
5.60% p.a.
Interest earned
$555
Balance after 1 year
$10,555

Estimate only, based on Judo Bank’s highest advertised rate. Each product is priced at its own rate for this term and its own interest-payment schedule, so a deposit paying at maturity earns simple interest.

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Queensland Country BankMax rate5.20%Interest paidMonthlyInterest earnings$533

Fixed Term Deposits are available for terms from 3mths to 36mths. Fixed Term Deposits allow you to lock funds away for the agreed time, at the agreed rate with options for interest to be paid…

bankWAWMax rate5.20%Interest paid—Interest earnings$520
WestpacMax rate5.20%Interest paidMonthlyInterest earnings$533

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Geelong BankMax rate5.20%Interest paidMonthlyInterest earnings$533

Take advantage of great returns on our term deposits.

The CapricornianMax rate5.20%Interest paid—Interest earnings$520

Have peace of mind in your investment with a term deposit from The Capricornian our term deposits can be invested in a 3, 6, 12 or 24-month terms.

The Mutual BankMax rate5.20%Interest paidAnnuallyInterest earnings$520

A Farm Management Deposit which offers a fixed rate for terms up to 24 months.

Beyond Bank AustraliaMax rate5.20%Interest paidHalf-yearlyInterest earnings$527

Farm Management Deposit Accounts are fixed term accounts that allows primary producers to set aside pre-tax income in profitable years to establish cash reserves to help meet costs in low-income…

Beyond Bank AustraliaMax rate5.20%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$520

Term deposits are a secure way to grow your money with a guaranteed interest rate for a fixed period. You'll always know exactly what your investment is worth.

Beyond Bank AustraliaMax rate5.20%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$520

Farm Management Deposit Accounts are fixed term accounts that allows primary producers to set aside pre-tax income in profitable years to establish cash reserves to help meet costs in low-income…

Greater BankMax rate5.20%Interest paidMonthlyInterest earnings$533

Fixed amount, fixed term, fixed interest rate, with interest paid monthly. Available for any customer.

Bank of QueenslandMax rate5.20%Interest paidMonthlyInterest earnings$176

Rewarding you with higher interest on balances over $5,000. Enjoy the security of a fixed rate for your nominated term

Bendigo BankMax rate5.20%Interest paidQuarterlyInterest earnings$530

A Farm Management Deposit (FMD) is an important cash flow management tool that enables individuals carrying on a primary production business in Australia (primary producers) to set aside pre-tax…

Orange Credit UnionMax rate5.20%Interest paidEvery 6 monthsInterest earnings$520

12 MONTHS

gmcuMax rate5.15%Interest paid—Interest earnings$515

A 12 month term deposit available to invest your money and earn a fixed rate of interest

IMB BankMax rate5.15%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$515

Earn great returns with an IMB Term Deposit. An IMB Term Deposit offers competitive returns for investment terms from 1 month up to 5 years for amounts of $1,000 or more. Term Deposits are a secure…

Arab Bank AustraliaMax rate5.15%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$450

Competitive short term, and long term investments.

Coastline BankMax rate5.15%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$515
Commonwealth BankMax rate5.10%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$510

A tax-effective investment that allows primary producers to set aside pre-tax income as a cash reserve for later years.

Horizon BankMax rate5.10%Interest paidEvery 12 monthsInterest earnings$510

Lock away your money with confidence knowing how much you'll earn. Choose from one of our flexible terms on offer, the minimum investment is $1000.

Beyond Bank AustraliaMax rate5.10%Interest paidMonthlyInterest earnings$522

Term deposits are a secure way to grow your money with a guaranteed interest rate for a fixed period with interest paid monthly.

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