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

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 31 MARCH 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 March,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 119376 -4.17

BARTON 121485 -2.48

BENNELONG 126718 1.71

BEROWRA 131451 5.51

BLAXLAND 118181 -5.13

BRADFIELD 127057 1.99

CALARE 125313 0.59

CHIFLEY 118107 -5.19

COOK 119565 -4.02

COWPER 132499 6.35

CUNNINGHAM 132508 6.36

DOBELL 123120 -1.16

EDEN-MONARO 122956 -1.30

FARRER 124391 -0.14

FOWLER 120770 -3.05

GILMORE 129520 3.96

GRAYNDLER 125857 1.02

GREENWAY 122223 -1.88

HUGHES 116098 -6.80

HUME 120298 -3.43

HUNTER 134219 7.74

KINGSFORD SMITH 117407 -5.75

LINDSAY 122521 -1.64

LYNE 129905 4.27

MACARTHUR 116767 -6.26

MACKELLAR 129850 4.23

MCMAHON 121551 -2.42

MACQUARIE 122793 -1.43

MITCHELL 124585 0.00

NEWCASTLE 125674 0.88

NEW ENGLAND 131443 5.51

PAGE 129862 4.24

PARKES 130569 4.81

PARRAMATTA 118535 -4.84

PATERSON 129744 4.14

REID 118843 -4.60

RICHMOND 127311 2.19

RIVERINA 128933 3.49

ROBERTSON 115463 -7.31

SHORTLAND 123927 -0.52

SYDNEY 126848 1.82

WARRINGAH 130815 5.00

WATSON 116940 -6.12

WENTWORTH 126309 1.39

WERRIWA 120532 -3.24

WHITLAM 131674 5.69

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Totals 5730513 ( Average: 124576 )

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Victoria as at 31 March,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 122915 0.98

BALLARAT 117581 -3.40

BENDIGO 120925 -0.65

BRUCE 128149 5.28

CALWELL 118838 -2.36

CASEY 123083 1.11

CHISHOLM 122991 1.04

COOPER 120676 -0.85

CORANGAMITE 116356 -4.40

CORIO 123668 1.59

DEAKIN 126944 4.29

DUNKLEY 124753 2.49

FLINDERS 128339 5.43

FRASER 124916 2.62

GELLIBRAND 121146 -0.47

GIPPSLAND 118421 -2.71

GOLDSTEIN 127112 4.42

GORTON 133636 9.78

HAWKE 121849 0.10

HOLT 115102 -5.43

HOTHAM 119537 -1.79

INDI 120964 -0.62

ISAACS 121908 0.15

JAGAJAGA 121829 0.08

KOOYONG 124397 2.19

LALOR 118415 -2.71

LA TROBE 119464 -1.85

MCEWEN 121518 -0.16

MACNAMARA 114864 -5.63

MALLEE 121495 -0.18

MARIBYRNONG 124579 2.34

MELBOURNE 113443 -6.80

MENZIES 121211 -0.41

MONASH 117533 -3.44

NICHOLLS 121753 0.02

SCULLIN 117348 -3.59

WANNON 121871 0.12

WILLS 125919 3.44

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Totals 4625448 ( Average: 121722 )

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Queensland as at 31 March,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 146038 16.05

BONNER 113933 -9.45

BOWMAN 124858 -0.77

BRISBANE 127109 1.01

CAPRICORNIA 115920 -7.87

DAWSON 117406 -6.69

DICKSON 120017 -4.62

FADDEN 137389 9.18

FAIRFAX 132063 4.95

FISHER 141719 12.62

FLYNN 118730 -5.64

FORDE 137521 9.28

GRIFFITH 123311 -2.00

GROOM 120214 -4.46

HERBERT 121760 -3.23

HINKLER 129407 2.84

KENNEDY 124792 -0.82

LEICHHARDT 123383 -1.94

LILLEY 119058 -5.38

LONGMAN 145942 15.98

MCPHERSON 122194 -2.89

MARANOA 116471 -7.43

MONCRIEFF 126259 0.33

MORETON 109206 -13.21

OXLEY 123606 -1.76

PETRIE 136010 8.08

RANKIN 115944 -7.85

RYAN 115100 -8.52

WIDE BAY 124636 -0.95

WRIGHT 144978 15.21

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Totals 3774974 ( Average: 125832 )

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Western Australia as at 31 March,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 115165 -3.31

BULLWINKEL 122695 3.00

BURT 121926 2.35

CANNING 122031 2.44

COWAN 116943 -1.82

CURTIN 116884 -1.87

DURACK 120623 1.26

FORREST 119078 -0.03

FREMANTLE 119349 0.19

HASLUCK 115318 -3.19

MOORE 121920 2.35

O'CONNOR 122628 2.94

PEARCE 118504 -0.51

PERTH 114242 -4.09

SWAN 115950 -2.65

TANGNEY 122640 2.95

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Totals 1905896 ( Average: 119118 )

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South Australia as at 31 March,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 132356 0.06

BARKER 129155 -2.35

BOOTHBY 129677 -1.95

GREY 130786 -1.12

HINDMARSH 132112 -0.11

KINGSTON 129197 -2.32

MAKIN 124047 -6.21

MAYO 141702 7.13

SPENCE 142728 7.90

STURT 130922 -1.01

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Totals 1322682 ( Average: 132268 )

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Tasmania as at 31 March,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 80595 -2.56

BRADDON 84520 2.17

CLARK 74287 -10.19

FRANKLIN 84312 1.92

LYONS 89881 8.65

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Totals 413595 ( Average: 82719 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 March,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 114722 6.44

CANBERRA 102682 -4.72

FENNER 105911 -1.72

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Totals 323315 ( Average: 107771 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 March,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 76531 -1.28

SOLOMON 78525 1.28

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Totals 155056 ( Average: 77528 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 18 251 479

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to establish the framework for federal elections in Australia, ensuring that elections are conducted fairly and efficiently. This Act was introduced to address the need for a consistent and equitable electoral process across the nation. The Act is administered by the Australian Electoral Commission, which is responsible for the administration of elections and the maintenance of electoral rolls. The policy objective of the Act is to provide a robust electoral system that reflects the democratic principles of the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring that every eligible citizen has the opportunity to participate in the electoral process. This legislation ensures that the electoral system is transparent, accessible, and representative of the population, thereby upholding the democratic integrity of the nation.

Scope and Application

The Australian Electoral Commission, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, provides the number of electors enrolled in each division as at 31 March 2026 for each state and territory of Australia. This gazette specifies the number of enrolled electors in each electoral division and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory. The act applies to the entire Commonwealth of Australia, providing a comprehensive overview of electoral enrolments across the country. There are no exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds stated within the text of this gazette. The application of the Act is not extended or restricted through subordinate instruments in this document.

Key Provisions

The Australian Electoral Commission's document, pursuant to section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, provides a detailed account of the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division as at 31 March 2026 for each State and Territory. The document includes the enrolment numbers for each division and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment. The average divisional enrolments for each State and Territory are also provided, along with the total number of electors enrolled in Australia. The main operative sections of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 that this document pertains to are sections 58 and 59. Section 58 mandates the Electoral Commissioner to ascertain and set out the number of electors enrolled in each division as at a specified date, while section 59 requires the Commissioner to determine the average divisional enrolment and the extent to which the number of electors enrolled in each division differs from the average. The obligations and requirements imposed by the Act on the Electoral Commissioner include the duty to accurately ascertain and publish the number of electors enrolled in each division, as well as the average divisional enrolment. The Commissioner must also determine the percentage deviation of each division's enrolment from the average. These provisions ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process by providing accurate and up-to-date information on electoral enrolments. The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 does not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breaches related to the publication of electoral enrolment numbers. However, the accuracy and timeliness of the information provided are critical for the integrity of the electoral process. Any failure to accurately report enrolment numbers could potentially undermine public confidence in the electoral system and could be subject to scrutiny and review by the courts or relevant authorities. The Electoral Act does, however, provide for general penalties for electoral offences, which could include fines or imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offence.

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

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