Compound interest is what makes your accounts grow large over time and peak in the final years.
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Superannuation is your savings plan for retirement. For options, please google best Aussie Supers, read ‘The Barefoot Investor’ and see choosing-a-super-fund. And note your employers should not dictate you must use a specific Super!
When you set up a fund of your choice and can access your own account you can find the ‘make extra contribution’ section and your unique account details.
I consider Super to be an excellent investment tool compared to anything I saw in the UK for retirement.
Depending on your circumstances, using all contribution allowances to compound your money can make millions of dollars difference. (factual information, not a recommendation)
Your final Super balance will depend on how much you put in early, how much you continue to contribute and the biggest factor: TIME