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Central West Credit Union Ltd logoCentral West Credit Union Ltd

$500+ (3m to <6m) I8

A fixed term deposit lets you earn a competitive interest rate on your money, over a set period of time.

Term depositsBank updated 7 Oct 2026

At a glance

Best rate
2.85% for 179d
Min deposit
$500

How it compares

This term deposit in ink, against the best that every other institution publishes for anyone to apply for. Each figure is counted the same way for all of them.

This term deposit: 2.85%Every other institution's highest, 62 in all

Best rate for 6 months. One dot per institution, at its highest 6-month term deposit rate anyone can apply for; hover or tap a dot for its name.

RateThis term depositBest anywhereTypical institutionWhere it sits
6-month term depositBest rate for 6 months2.85%5.47%Heartland Bank's Broker Term Deposit5.10%of 63 institutions61st highest of 63

Rates

Every rate Central West Credit Union Ltd publishes for this term deposit, 2 in all.

Its best rate at each term

  1. 179 days2.85%
  2. 6 motypical 5.10%2.85%
This term depositTypical institution's best for the term
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Fixed-179 days$500–$5,0002.85%-paid at maturity
Fixed-6 mo$500–$4,9992.85%-paid at maturity

Rate changes

2 changes logged, newest first.

DateRateWasNowChange
8 Oct 2026Fixed, 179 days, $500–$5,0002.75%2.85%up 0.10
8 Oct 2026Fixed, 6 mo, $500–$4,9992.75%2.85%up 0.10

Each change is logged the night it appears in the rates Central West CUL publishes. See how every lender answered the RBA on the rate tracker.

Features

  • Interest calculated daily, paid at maturity

Eligibility and limits

  • Residency: Australian residents only
  • Minimum balance $500

Published by Central West CUL under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 7 Oct 2026. Figures are shown as the institution publishes them and can change without notice; confirm on their site before applying. The Finance Algorithm earns nothing from any product listed here.