Building societies are a real alternative to banks. We offer our members a full suite of banking products and services - while focusing on community and customer benefit.
This site tells the story of mutual building societies - members of the industry group Abacus - Australian Mutuals (the Association of Building Societies and Credit Unions).
Australia's mutual building society sector is strong - with over 1 million members - and plays a vital role in regional and country Australia. We are safe and secure - meeting the same high regulatory standards as the largest banks. And as mutuals, our owners are our customers - meaning our focus is on customer benefit and service, not shareholder profit.
Find out more about Australian mutual building societies and the alternative we offer.