Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 31 January 2025

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025

Pursuant to s58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 I have ascertained and

set out in the schedule for each State and Territory the number of electors

enrolled in each Division as at the date indicated and for each State and the

Australian Capital Territory have determined the average divisional enrolment

and the extent to which the number of electors enrolled in each Division

differs from the average divisional enrolment.

JEFF POPE

Acting Electoral Commissioner

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THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 31 January,2025

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 118967 -3.38

BARTON 120310 -2.29

BENNELONG 124855 1.39

BEROWRA 130122 5.67

BLAXLAND 116372 -5.49

BRADFIELD 126420 2.66

CALARE 124228 0.88

CHIFLEY 115885 -5.88

COOK 118081 -4.10

COWPER 131302 6.63

CUNNINGHAM 131723 6.97

DOBELL 122014 -0.91

EDEN-MONARO 120090 -2.47

FARRER 123393 0.20

FOWLER 119399 -3.03

GILMORE 128460 4.32

GRAYNDLER 124864 1.40

GREENWAY 117362 -4.68

HUGHES 114403 -7.09

HUME 116168 -5.65

HUNTER 131421 6.72

KINGSFORD SMITH 117189 -4.82

LINDSAY 120760 -1.92

LYNE 128933 4.70

MACARTHUR 114246 -7.21

MACKELLAR 128435 4.30

MCMAHON 120114 -2.45

MACQUARIE 121334 -1.46

MITCHELL 122326 -0.65

NEWCASTLE 125761 2.13

NEW ENGLAND 130955 6.34

PAGE 128931 4.70

PARKES 130927 6.32

PARRAMATTA 116861 -5.09

PATERSON 126924 3.07

REID 116851 -5.10

RICHMOND 126257 2.53

RIVERINA 128309 4.20

ROBERTSON 114537 -6.98

SHORTLAND 122566 -0.46

SYDNEY 126989 3.12

WARRINGAH 130068 5.62

WATSON 116179 -5.64

WENTWORTH 126938 3.08

WERRIWA 116688 -5.23

WHITLAM 129353 5.04

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Totals 5664270 ( Average: 123136 )

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Victoria as at 31 January,2025

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 121871 2.02

BALLARAT 115294 -3.47

BENDIGO 119093 -0.29

BRUCE 127030 6.34

CALWELL 114548 -4.10

CASEY 121606 1.80

CHISHOLM 121861 2.01

COOPER 118484 -0.80

CORANGAMITE 112434 -5.87

CORIO 122001 2.13

DEAKIN 125966 5.45

DUNKLEY 123485 3.37

FLINDERS 126378 5.80

FRASER 123535 3.42

GELLIBRAND 117925 -1.27

GIPPSLAND 117675 -1.48

GOLDSTEIN 124791 4.47

GORTON 127356 6.61

HAWKE 117282 -1.81

HOLT 111887 -6.33

HOTHAM 118333 -0.93

INDI 119927 0.40

ISAACS 120010 0.46

JAGAJAGA 120507 0.88

KOOYONG 123093 3.05

LALOR 112625 -5.71

LA TROBE 113729 -4.78

MCEWEN 116334 -2.60

MACNAMARA 113244 -5.19

MALLEE 121387 1.62

MARIBYRNONG 122177 2.28

MELBOURNE 112067 -6.18

MENZIES 120249 0.66

MONASH 115486 -3.31

NICHOLLS 120692 1.04

SCULLIN 113943 -4.60

WANNON 120967 1.27

WILLS 123818 3.65

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Totals 4539090 ( Average: 119449 )

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Queensland as at 31 January,2025

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 140121 13.21

BONNER 113050 -8.66

BOWMAN 122088 -1.35

BRISBANE 126827 2.47

CAPRICORNIA 114551 -7.44

DAWSON 116716 -5.69

DICKSON 118468 -4.28

FADDEN 134707 8.83

FAIRFAX 129802 4.87

FISHER 137733 11.28

FLYNN 117346 -5.18

FORDE 132851 7.33

GRIFFITH 123281 -0.39

GROOM 118300 -4.41

HERBERT 120981 -2.25

HINKLER 126839 2.48

KENNEDY 123459 -0.25

LEICHHARDT 122563 -0.97

LILLEY 117962 -4.69

LONGMAN 141514 14.33

MCPHERSON 120700 -2.47

MARANOA 115214 -6.91

MONCRIEFF 125022 1.01

MORETON 108754 -12.13

OXLEY 121513 -1.82

PETRIE 133193 7.61

RANKIN 114415 -7.55

RYAN 113857 -8.00

WIDE BAY 122578 -0.96

WRIGHT 138693 12.05

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Totals 3713098 ( Average: 123769 )

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Western Australia as at 31 January,2025

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 110946 -5.01

BULLWINKEL 119911 2.65

BURT 118659 1.58

CANNING 117596 0.67

COWAN 115770 -0.88

CURTIN 116191 -0.52

DURACK 119177 2.02

FORREST 116170 -0.54

FREMANTLE 117121 0.26

HASLUCK 111519 -4.52

MOORE 120983 3.57

O'CONNOR 120831 3.44

PEARCE 113355 -2.95

PERTH 113883 -2.50

SWAN 115233 -1.34

TANGNEY 121578 4.08

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Totals 1868923 ( Average: 116807 )

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South Australia as at 31 January,2025

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 130758 1.00

BARKER 125606 -2.97

BOOTHBY 128403 -0.81

GREY 127716 -1.34

HINDMARSH 130427 0.75

KINGSTON 126892 -1.97

MAKIN 122802 -5.13

MAYO 135306 4.52

SPENCE 137422 6.15

STURT 129205 -0.19

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Totals 1294537 ( Average: 129453 )

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Tasmania as at 31 January,2025

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 79844 -2.29

BRADDON 83883 2.64

CLARK 73866 -9.61

FRANKLIN 82933 1.48

LYONS 88084 7.78

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Totals 408610 ( Average: 81722 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 January,2025

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 113228 5.95

CANBERRA 102368 -4.20

FENNER 104987 -1.75

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Totals 320583 ( Average: 106861 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 January,2025

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 82466 5.60

SOLOMON 73716 -5.60

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Totals 156182 ( Average: 78091 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 17 965 293

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, is the foundational piece of legislation governing the conduct of elections for members of the Commonwealth Parliament. It was introduced to ensure a fair, democratic, and efficient electoral process, including the regulation of electoral divisions and the enrollment of electors. Pursuant to section 58 of this Act, the Australian Electoral Commission has ascertained the number of electors enrolled in each division as of 31 January 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the electoral landscape across various states and territories. This information is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring equitable representation.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is responsible for the administration of federal elections, by-elections, and referendums in Australia. The AEC operates under the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, which outlines its functions and powers, including the maintenance of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections. The Act applies to all Australian citizens who are eligible to vote in federal elections, as well as to political parties, candidates, and electoral officers. The AEC's jurisdiction extends across the entire Commonwealth of Australia, including all states and territories. The AEC is responsible for determining the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division as at a specified date, which is typically the date of the electoral roll close. This information is used to ensure that the electoral system is fair and representative, and to provide transparency and accountability in the electoral process. The AEC also has the power to make regulations and rules to ensure the proper conduct of elections, and to investigate and prosecute electoral offences. The AEC's functions are supported by a range of subordinate instruments, including the Commonwealth Electoral Regulations 1929 and the Commonwealth Electoral (Electoral Matters) Regulations 1999. These instruments provide further detail on the conduct of elections and the administration of the electoral system, and are made under the authority of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.

Key Provisions

Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 mandates the Acting Electoral Commissioner to determine the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division as of a specific date, which in this case is 31 January 2025. This determination includes calculating the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory and assessing the percentage deviation of each division's enrolment from the average. The Acting Electoral Commissioner, Jeff Pope, has provided the enrolment figures for each division, detailing both the enrolment numbers and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. The obligations imposed by the Act on the Acting Electoral Commissioner include the accurate determination of the number of electors enrolled in each division, calculation of the average divisional enrolment, and the presentation of these figures in a clear and accessible format. The Acting Electoral Commissioner must ensure that the data is precise and that the percentage deviations from the average are correctly calculated and reported. There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences outlined in this particular piece of legislation for breaches related to the enrolment figures. The primary focus of the Act in this context is on the accurate reporting and analysis of enrolment data rather than punitive measures for inaccuracies. The implications of incorrect enrolment data could, however, impact electoral processes and representation, potentially leading to legal challenges or reviews if discrepancies are significant or systematic. The enforcement of compliance with electoral laws generally falls under broader electoral legislation, which may include penalties for more severe electoral offences.

Area of Law: Electoral Law
Instrument: Gazette Notice
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Offence Provisions

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