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.

ProductInterest paidActions
NABMax rate5.10%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$510

Our Farm Management Deposit can help you manage risks in these tough times. We’re now also offering an interest rate concession on eligible business loans to customers with a FMD.

RabobankMax rate5.10%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$510

Being available to individual primary producers, the Rabobank Farm Management Deposit (FMD) account can enable them set aside surplus pre-tax income from profitable seasons to help out in leaner…

gmcuMax rate5.05%Interest paidMonthlyInterest earnings$517

a 12 month, monthly income term deposit available to invest your money and earn a fixed rate of interest. Interest is paid monthly into a gmcu account.

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Defence BankMax rate5.00%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$500

Fixed Term Deposits start from as little as $1,000, and you can choose a range of terms that works for you between 30 days and 24 months.

BankVicMax rate5.00%Interest paid—Interest earnings$500

Invest with peace of mind knowing your rate is locked in for the term

BCU BankMax rate5.00%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$500

Farming is seasonal, and so is farming income. Protect yourself in years of good cash flow and withdraw funds during the slower years.

Broken Hill BankMax rate5.00%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$500

Broken Hill Bank Term Deposits Can Help You With Your Savings Goal, Put Any Extra Cash To Work While You Decide What To Do With It, Or Be A Helpful Place To Park Returns From Investments. We Have A…

SWSbankMax rate5.00%Interest paidMonthlyInterest earnings$512
Darling Downs BankMax rate4.95%Interest paid—Interest earnings$495

Take advantage of great returns on our term deposits

BankVicMax rate4.95%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$495

Enjoy the security of a fixed rate with regular interest income

Bendigo BankMax rate4.90%Interest paidQuarterlyInterest earnings$499

Bendigo Bank’s range of term deposits offer great rates so you can watch your money grow. At maturity, reinvest, add extra or withdraw all/part of your investment from any Bendigo Branch.

Laboratories Credit UnionMax rate4.90%Interest paidMonthlyInterest earnings$501

Get a monthly income on your investment

Northern Inland Credit UnionMax rate4.90%Interest paid—Interest earnings$490For under-30s

For those aged up to 19yrs, take advantage of great returns on our term deposits from $1000, with interest paid at maturity/annually

Northern Inland Credit UnionMax rate4.90%Interest paid—Interest earnings$490

Take advantage of great returns on term deposits from $5000 on 3 to 24 months terms.

DnisterMax rate4.80%Interest paidAt maturityInterest earnings$480

Make the most of your savings and invest with our 11 month Term Deposit.

WestpacMax rate4.75%Interest paidMonthlyInterest earnings$485

The FMD scheme is a government initiative that helps farmers save money during good years. This money can be used later in tough times to help keep their income.

BankVicMax rate4.75%Interest paid—Interest earnings$475

Invest with peace of mind knowing your rate is locked in for the term

Northern Inland Credit UnionMax rate4.65%Interest paidMonthlyInterest earnings$475

Take advantage of great fixed returns on term deposits from $5000 on 3 to 24 months terms. Youth deposits from $1000 (under 20 years).

Laboratories Credit UnionMax rate4.60%Interest paid—Interest earnings$460

Invest your funds for a good return

Central Murray BankMax rate4.50%Interest paid—Interest earnings$450

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