Number of Electors enrolled in each Division as at 31 January 2026

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 31 JANUARY 2026

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

Electoral Commissioner

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THE SCHEDULE

New South Wales as at 31 January,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 119091 -4.10

BARTON 121025 -2.54

BENNELONG 126314 1.71

BEROWRA 131192 5.63

BLAXLAND 117672 -5.24

BRADFIELD 126839 2.13

CALARE 124918 0.58

CHIFLEY 117743 -5.19

COOK 119201 -4.01

COWPER 132186 6.43

CUNNINGHAM 132127 6.39

DOBELL 122834 -1.09

EDEN-MONARO 122464 -1.38

FARRER 123851 -0.27

FOWLER 120531 -2.94

GILMORE 128997 3.87

GRAYNDLER 125440 1.00

GREENWAY 121256 -2.36

HUGHES 115942 -6.64

HUME 119511 -3.76

HUNTER 133648 7.61

KINGSFORD SMITH 117076 -5.72

LINDSAY 122208 -1.59

LYNE 129540 4.30

MACARTHUR 116109 -6.50

MACKELLAR 129506 4.28

MCMAHON 121181 -2.42

MACQUARIE 122400 -1.44

MITCHELL 123926 -0.21

NEWCASTLE 126026 1.47

NEW ENGLAND 131133 5.59

PAGE 129325 4.13

PARKES 130447 5.03

PARRAMATTA 118133 -4.87

PATERSON 129160 4.00

REID 118380 -4.67

RICHMOND 126971 2.23

RIVERINA 128787 3.70

ROBERTSON 115099 -7.32

SHORTLAND 123509 -0.54

SYDNEY 126480 1.84

WARRINGAH 130463 5.05

WATSON 116643 -6.07

WENTWORTH 126231 1.64

WERRIWA 120162 -3.24

WHITLAM 131076 5.54

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Totals 5712753 ( Average: 124190 )

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Victoria as at 31 January,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 122642 1.15

BALLARAT 117095 -3.41

BENDIGO 120472 -0.63

BRUCE 127882 5.47

CALWELL 118087 -2.60

CASEY 122757 1.25

CHISHOLM 122770 1.26

COOPER 120149 -0.90

CORANGAMITE 115661 -4.60

CORIO 123167 1.58

DEAKIN 126697 4.50

DUNKLEY 124414 2.61

FLINDERS 127927 5.51

FRASER 124440 2.63

GELLIBRAND 120551 -0.56

GIPPSLAND 118096 -2.59

GOLDSTEIN 126534 4.36

GORTON 132586 9.35

HAWKE 121120 -0.09

HOLT 114659 -5.42

HOTHAM 119172 -1.70

INDI 120822 -0.34

ISAACS 121472 0.19

JAGAJAGA 121633 0.32

KOOYONG 124160 2.40

LALOR 117127 -3.39

LA TROBE 118473 -2.28

MCEWEN 120504 -0.60

MACNAMARA 114406 -5.63

MALLEE 121517 0.22

MARIBYRNONG 124082 2.34

MELBOURNE 113022 -6.77

MENZIES 120915 -0.26

MONASH 117008 -3.49

NICHOLLS 121551 0.25

SCULLIN 116531 -3.88

WANNON 121673 0.35

WILLS 125420 3.44

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Totals 4607194 ( Average: 121241 )

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Queensland as at 31 January,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 145015 15.66

BONNER 113582 -9.40

BOWMAN 124303 -0.85

BRISBANE 126891 1.20

CAPRICORNIA 115515 -7.86

DAWSON 117486 -6.29

DICKSON 119637 -4.58

FADDEN 136775 9.08

FAIRFAX 131590 4.95

FISHER 140852 12.34

FLYNN 118385 -5.57

FORDE 136714 9.03

GRIFFITH 123099 -1.81

GROOM 119866 -4.39

HERBERT 121480 -3.11

HINKLER 128895 2.80

KENNEDY 124374 -0.80

LEICHHARDT 123138 -1.78

LILLEY 118747 -5.29

LONGMAN 145151 15.76

MCPHERSON 121716 -2.92

MARANOA 116147 -7.36

MONCRIEFF 126013 0.50

MORETON 109097 -12.98

OXLEY 123155 -1.77

PETRIE 135444 8.02

RANKIN 115581 -7.81

RYAN 114920 -8.34

WIDE BAY 124092 -1.02

WRIGHT 143768 14.66

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Totals 3761428 ( Average: 125380 )

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Western Australia as at 31 January,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 114403 -3.62

BULLWINKEL 122346 3.07

BURT 121343 2.22

CANNING 121328 2.21

COWAN 116662 -1.71

CURTIN 116788 -1.61

DURACK 120452 1.47

FORREST 118481 -0.18

FREMANTLE 118954 0.21

HASLUCK 114762 -3.31

MOORE 121692 2.52

O'CONNOR 122348 3.07

PEARCE 117567 -0.95

PERTH 113923 -4.02

SWAN 115681 -2.54

TANGNEY 122484 3.18

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Totals 1899214 ( Average: 118700 )

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South Australia as at 31 January,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 131367 0.10

BARKER 128058 -2.41

BOOTHBY 129043 -1.66

GREY 129793 -1.09

HINDMARSH 131298 0.05

KINGSTON 128447 -2.11

MAKIN 123447 -5.92

MAYO 139706 6.46

SPENCE 141110 7.53

STURT 130010 -0.92

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Totals 1312279 ( Average: 131227 )

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Tasmania as at 31 January,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 80451 -2.56

BRADDON 84424 2.24

CLARK 74188 -10.15

FRANKLIN 84114 1.86

LYONS 89680 8.60

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Totals 412857 ( Average: 82571 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 January,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 114351 6.35

CANBERRA 102585 -4.58

FENNER 105626 -1.76

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Totals 322562 ( Average: 107520 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 January,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 76811 -1.00

SOLOMON 78367 1.00

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Totals 155178 ( Average: 77589 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 18 183 465

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to establish and regulate the electoral process for the federal parliament of Australia. This legislation provides the framework for the conduct of elections, the qualifications for electors and candidates, and the organisation of electoral divisions across the country. One of the key objectives of the Act is to ensure fair and equitable representation of the Australian people in the federal parliament. The Australian Electoral Commission, established under this Act, is responsible for administering federal elections and maintaining the electoral roll. The Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Act, regularly publishes the number of electors enrolled in each division as of specific dates, which aids in the ongoing management and adjustment of electoral boundaries to reflect population changes and ensure equal representation.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, has determined the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division of Australia as at 31 January 2026. This information pertains to all states and territories within Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. The data provided includes the total enrolment numbers for each division, along with the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. This average enrolment is calculated separately for each state and territory. The gazetted schedule lists each division, its enrolment figure, and the percentage deviation from the average enrolment, providing a detailed breakdown for each electoral division across the nation. This exercise is mandated by federal legislation, ensuring transparency and accuracy in electoral data. The application of this act is limited to the collection and publication of enrolment statistics and does not extend to the conduct of elections or voter eligibility verification. No exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds are specified within the scope of this gazette, which serves solely to inform the public of the current enrolment status.

Key Provisions

Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 mandates the Electoral Commissioner to ascertain the number of electors enrolled in each division as at a specified date and to determine the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory. This involves comparing the number of electors in each division to the average and calculating the percentage deviation. For example, in New South Wales, the enrolment figures for each division are provided along with their percentage deviations from the average enrolment of 124,190. Similar data is presented for Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory, with each state and territory's total enrolment and average divisional enrolment clearly indicated. The Act imposes specific obligations on the Electoral Commissioner, primarily ensuring that the enrolment data is accurately ascertained and calculated. This includes determining the number of electors in each division and calculating the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. The Commissioner must also ensure that the data is presented in a clear and organised manner, as demonstrated in the provided schedule. While the document itself does not outline specific offences, penalties, or consequences for breach, the accuracy and integrity of the enrolment data are critical for ensuring fair and representative electoral processes. Inaccuracies in the enrolment figures could potentially lead to electoral irregularities or disenfranchisement, which are serious matters under electoral law. Penalties for electoral offences typically include fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment, depending on the nature and impact of the breach. The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and related legislation provide a framework for addressing such breaches, ensuring that electoral processes are conducted fairly and lawfully.

Area of Law: Elections Law
Instrument: Gazette Notice
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Average Divisional Enrolment

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Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 August 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au.

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