The total value of lost and unclaimed superannuation in the Upper Lachlan Shire is about $4.5 million.

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The latest data from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) shows 564 lost and unclaimed super accounts for people within the postcode areas of 2583 and 2581.

Further data shows within postcode area 2580, that includes Goulburn, as well as areas around Taralga, Golspie as well as Woodhouselee and Roslyn have about $24 million in lost and unclaimed super.

Across Australia, the total is over $20.8 billion.

Under new legislation introduced on July 1, 2019, the tax office is reuniting people with missing parts of their superannuation.

The new law requires superannuation funds to report and pay inactive low balance accounts to the ATO, including accounts that have not received a contribution for 16 months with a balance below $6000.

So far, over 2.3 million low balance accounts have been transferred, with over 841,000 accounts already consolidated.

People who think they are eligible should update their bank details with the ATO online via MyGov.

"It's important to do your future a favour by engaging with your super now," ATO assistant commissioner Graham Whyte said,

"I recommend using ATO online to check that you aren't missing out on any lost or unclaimed super that's being held by us or your super fund."

For information on how to manage your super and view all your super accounts including lost and unclaimed super, visit ato.gov.au/checkyoursuper.

For a list of lost and unclaimed super by postcode visit: ato.gov.au.