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

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION

NUMBER OF ELECTORS ENROLLED IN EACH DIVISION AS AT 31 MAY 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 May,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BANKS 119831 -4.29

BARTON 121998 -2.56

BENNELONG 127457 1.79

BEROWRA 131908 5.35

BLAXLAND 118662 -5.22

BRADFIELD 127408 1.75

CALARE 125955 0.59

CHIFLEY 118862 -5.06

COOK 120090 -4.08

COWPER 133141 6.33

CUNNINGHAM 133010 6.23

DOBELL 123841 -1.09

EDEN-MONARO 123671 -1.22

FARRER 124324 -0.70

FOWLER 121210 -3.19

GILMORE 130110 3.91

GRAYNDLER 126431 0.97

GREENWAY 123797 -1.12

HUGHES 116397 -7.03

HUME 121308 -3.11

HUNTER 134973 7.79

KINGSFORD SMITH 117797 -5.91

LINDSAY 123151 -1.64

LYNE 130568 4.28

MACARTHUR 117740 -5.96

MACKELLAR 130282 4.05

MCMAHON 121991 -2.56

MACQUARIE 123215 -1.59

MITCHELL 125502 0.23

NEWCASTLE 126393 0.94

NEW ENGLAND 132111 5.51

PAGE 131197 4.78

PARKES 131405 4.94

PARRAMATTA 119404 -4.63

PATERSON 130542 4.26

REID 119476 -4.57

RICHMOND 127831 2.09

RIVERINA 129478 3.41

ROBERTSON 115879 -7.45

SHORTLAND 124342 -0.69

SYDNEY 127590 1.90

WARRINGAH 131341 4.89

WATSON 117399 -6.23

WENTWORTH 126550 1.07

WERRIWA 121527 -2.93

WHITLAM 132479 5.80

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Totals 5759574 ( Average: 125208 )

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Victoria as at 31 May,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ASTON 123253 0.68

BALLARAT 118158 -3.47

BENDIGO 121412 -0.81

BRUCE 128811 5.22

CALWELL 119767 -2.15

CASEY 123546 0.92

CHISHOLM 123329 0.74

COOPER 121175 -1.00

CORANGAMITE 117331 -4.14

CORIO 124339 1.57

DEAKIN 127240 3.94

DUNKLEY 125311 2.36

FLINDERS 129023 5.40

FRASER 125536 2.55

GELLIBRAND 122002 -0.33

GIPPSLAND 118892 -2.87

GOLDSTEIN 127846 4.43

GORTON 135268 10.50

HAWKE 122878 0.38

HOLT 116049 -5.19

HOTHAM 120096 -1.89

INDI 121276 -0.92

ISAACS 122372 -0.03

JAGAJAGA 122251 -0.13

KOOYONG 124818 1.96

LALOR 120022 -1.95

LA TROBE 120824 -1.29

MCEWEN 122800 0.31

MACNAMARA 115514 -5.63

MALLEE 121814 -0.48

MARIBYRNONG 125278 2.34

MELBOURNE 113958 -6.90

MENZIES 121789 -0.50

MONASH 118233 -3.41

NICHOLLS 122273 -0.11

SCULLIN 118363 -3.30

WANNON 122156 -0.20

WILLS 126635 3.45

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Totals 4651638 ( Average: 122411 )

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Queensland as at 31 May,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BLAIR 147754 16.53

BONNER 114414 -9.75

BOWMAN 125731 -0.83

BRISBANE 127589 0.63

CAPRICORNIA 116951 -7.75

DAWSON 117882 -7.02

DICKSON 120800 -4.72

FADDEN 138180 8.98

FAIRFAX 132675 4.64

FISHER 143010 12.79

FLYNN 119724 -5.57

FORDE 138952 9.59

GRIFFITH 123694 -2.43

GROOM 121176 -4.42

HERBERT 123131 -2.88

HINKLER 130445 2.88

KENNEDY 126479 -0.24

LEICHHARDT 125041 -1.37

LILLEY 119516 -5.73

LONGMAN 147385 16.24

MCPHERSON 122717 -3.20

MARANOA 117601 -7.24

MONCRIEFF 126846 0.04

MORETON 109583 -13.56

OXLEY 124478 -1.82

PETRIE 137017 8.06

RANKIN 116871 -7.82

RYAN 115378 -8.99

WIDE BAY 125686 -0.86

WRIGHT 146899 15.86

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Totals 3803605 ( Average: 126786 )

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Western Australia as at 31 May,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BRAND 116197 -3.07

BULLWINKEL 123260 2.82

BURT 123219 2.78

CANNING 123050 2.64

COWAN 117441 -2.03

CURTIN 117062 -2.34

DURACK 122432 2.12

FORREST 119802 -0.06

FREMANTLE 120025 0.12

HASLUCK 116326 -2.96

MOORE 122202 1.93

O'CONNOR 123293 2.84

PEARCE 119800 -0.06

PERTH 114640 -4.37

SWAN 116371 -2.92

TANGNEY 122957 2.56

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Totals 1918077 ( Average: 119879 )

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South Australia as at 31 May,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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ADELAIDE 132533 0.10

BARKER 129099 -2.48

BOOTHBY 129722 -2.01

GREY 130759 -1.23

HINDMARSH 132178 -0.16

KINGSTON 129346 -2.30

MAKIN 123993 -6.34

MAYO 141789 7.09

SPENCE 143490 8.38

STURT 131006 -1.04

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Totals 1323915 ( Average: 132391 )

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Tasmania as at 31 May,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BASS 80324 -3.04

BRADDON 85005 2.60

CLARK 73989 -10.68

FRANKLIN 84179 1.61

LYONS 90732 9.52

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Totals 414229 ( Average: 82845 )

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Australian Capital Territory as at 31 May,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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BEAN 115167 6.55

CANBERRA 102855 -4.83

FENNER 106214 -1.72

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Totals 324236 ( Average: 108078 )

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Northern Territory as at 31 May,2026

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% Deviation from

average divisional

Division Enrolment enrolment

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LINGIARI 77238 -1.16

SOLOMON 79066 1.16

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Totals 156304 ( Average: 78152 )

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TOTAL FOR AUSTRALIA 18 351 578

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Overview

The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 was enacted to provide for the conduct of elections for the Commonwealth Parliament, including the enrolment of electors and the conduct of elections. The Act was introduced to address the need for a consistent and fair electoral system across Australia, ensuring that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process. The policy objective of the Act is to facilitate the democratic election of the Australian Parliament, ensuring that elections are free, fair, and representative of the people. The Act is administered by the Australian Electoral Commission, as established under the legislation, which is responsible for overseeing the electoral process, including the publication of electoral statistics such as the number of electors enrolled in each division. This information is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the electoral system and ensuring that the representation in Parliament accurately reflects the population of Australia.

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 division as at 31 May 2026. This determination applies to all divisions within each state and territory of Australia, providing a comprehensive overview of the electoral demographics across the nation. The data includes the total number of enrolled electors in each division and the percentage deviation from the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory. This information is critical for understanding the distribution and representation of voters, ensuring that electoral boundaries are equitable. The legislation does not specify any exclusions or exemptions and applies uniformly across all divisions within Australia. The application of this Act is reinforced through subordinate instruments that may further detail the process and criteria for determining electoral divisions and their respective enrolments.

Key Provisions

Section 58 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 mandates that the Electoral Commissioner ascertains and publishes the number of electors enrolled in each electoral division as at 31 May of each year. This particular gazette, C2026G00336, provides the data for the number of electors enrolled in each division in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory as at 31 May 2026. Additionally, it includes the average divisional enrolment for each state and territory, along with the percentage deviation of each division's enrolment from the average. The Act imposes several obligations on the Electoral Commissioner, including the responsibility to accurately determine and publish the enrolment figures for each division. This is to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process by providing the public and stakeholders with the necessary data to understand the distribution of electors across different divisions. There are no explicit offences or penalties mentioned in the text for the Electoral Commissioner's failure to comply with the requirements of Section 58. However, the accuracy and timeliness of the published data are crucial for the proper functioning of the electoral system. Inaccuracies or delays could potentially lead to legal challenges or administrative issues that could affect the integrity of elections. Furthermore, if the enrolment data were found to be deliberately manipulated or inaccurately reported due to negligence, it could lead to broader legal consequences under electoral laws, which may include investigations and potential sanctions against those responsible for the inaccuracies.

Area of Law: Elections & Political Representation
Instrument: Gazette Notice
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Compliance Obligations

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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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