Aston (VIC)
Aston is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 123.8 km², currently held by Mary Doyle (ALP). It is the 45th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 44th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $1.2m across 76 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Aston boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 123.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 159,103 |
| Population density | 1,285.58/km² |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median personal income | $797/week |
| Median household income | $1,884/week |
| Median family income | $2,194/week |
| Median rent | $400/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000/month |
| Average household size | 2.7 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Aston compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 123.8 km², the 45th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 40% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 159,103, the 44th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 5% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,285.6/km², the 48th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2.5 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $797/week, the 67th highest of 149 divisions with data; 2% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $400/week, the 41st highest of 149 divisions with data; 7% above the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 122,459 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 94.45% (+1.9 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.03% (+1.61 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Mary Doyle (ALP) 53.43% (margin 3.4pts) (+6.04 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 53.43% (margin 3.4pts) (+6.04 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Cicchiello | Liberal | 41,382 | 37.67% | -5.15pts |
| Mary Doyle ★ | Australian Labor Party | 40,926 | 37.26% | +4.75pts |
| Reuben Steen | The Greens | 12,669 | 11.53% | -0.69pts |
| John De Wacht | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 3,738 | 3.4% | +0.34pts |
| Craig Manners | Family First | 3,006 | 2.74% | +2.74pts |
| Steve Desveaux | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,526 | 2.3% | +2.22pts |
| Mark Grondman | Independent | 2,439 | 2.22% | +2.22pts |
| Andrew Williams | Independent | 2,104 | 1.92% | +1.92pts |
| David Fawcett | Libertarian | 1,059 | 0.96% | +0.96pts |
Grants received
Grant awards published on GrantConnect, 1 Jul 2026 to 6 Nov 2026 (Political Gadgets' collection began with July 2026 publications). Source: GrantConnect, via Political Gadgets' grants page for Aston.
| Total value | $1,227,426 (76 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $371,805 (46 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $855,621 (30 awards) |
Each award is placed by its delivery postcode, or by the recipient's registered postcode when no delivery postcode is given. Many of the second kind are local organisations whose delivery location simply wasn't recorded, but they also include national organisations headquartered here, which is why city-centre seats can show large totals for money that is actually spent elsewhere.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Awards | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tabulam and Templer Homes for the Aged Inc. | 1 | $790,955 |
| ROSEBANK ENGINEERING PTY LTD | 1 | $110,000 |
| CORVUS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD | 1 | $37,985 |
| Goodstart Early Learning Wantirna South - Wallace Road | 1 | $17,100 |
| Goodstart Early Learning Bayswater North | 1 | $14,214 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572526 | Tabulam and Templer Homes for the Aged Inc. | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $790,955 |
| GA578384 | ROSEBANK ENGINEERING PTY LTD | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $110,000 |
| GA590637 | CORVUS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PTY LTD | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $37,985 |
| GA571418 | Goodstart Early Learning Wantirna South - Wallace Road | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $17,100 |
| GA571559 | Goodstart Early Learning Bayswater North | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $14,214 |
See every grant award in Aston →
Member
| Member | Mary Doyle (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
89.5% (638 of 713 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $456,698 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $44,907 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $34,750 |
| Office Facilities | $170,840 |
| Office Administration | $130,206 |
| Other Car Costs | $21,645 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $20,426 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $3,206 |
| Travel Allowance | $25,394 |
| Telecommunications | $2,885 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | VIC (38 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban (98 electorates) |
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Geometry: AEC federal electoral boundaries (2025). Demographics: ABS Data API (Census 2021, CED 2021 boundaries). Election results: AEC 2025 tally room. Expenses: IPEA via indexpenses. Grants: GrantConnect via grants. Attendance & positions: Political Gadgets' own Australian Parliament division-record data. See the popup for licensing and caveats.