Ballarat (VIC)
Ballarat is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 5,322.8 km², currently held by Catherine King (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 5,322.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 152,243 |
| Population density | 28.6/km² |
| Median age | 41 |
| Median personal income | $734/week |
| Median household income | $1,445/week |
| Median family income | $1,876/week |
| Median rent | $295/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,500/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 116,238 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93.34% (+3.61 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.65% (-1.38 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Catherine King (ALP) 60.66% (margin 10.7pts) (-2.32 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 60.66% (margin 10.7pts) (-2.32 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine King ★ | Australian Labor Party | 44,273 | 42.35% | -2.4pts |
| Paula Doran | Liberal | 29,883 | 28.59% | +1.5pts |
| John Barnes | The Greens | 14,984 | 14.33% | -0.26pts |
| Terri Pryse-Smith | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 8,029 | 7.68% | +4.08pts |
| Ian Maxwell Harkness | Family First | 3,057 | 2.92% | +2.92pts |
| Luke Parker | Independent | 2,934 | 2.81% | +2.81pts |
| Ryan Redfern | Libertarian | 1,380 | 1.32% | +1.32pts |
Member
| Member | Catherine King (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government |
Voting attendance
82.7% (2,985 of 3,609 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $989,104 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $350,932 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $170,999 |
| Office Administration | $261,059 |
| Other Car Costs | $65,660 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $88,958 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $47,378 |
| Telecommunications | $4,118 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Cabinet Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Catherine King on Political Gadgets
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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. Attendance & positions: They Vote For You. See the About popup for licensing and caveats.