Banks (NSW)
Banks is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 65.9 km², currently held by Zhi Soon (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 65.9 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 162,893 |
| Population density | 2,472.2/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $782/week |
| Median household income | $1,923/week |
| Median family income | $2,228/week |
| Median rent | $435/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,500/month |
| Average household size | 2.8 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 119,323 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.13% (+1.61 swing) |
| Informal vote | 10% (+3.16 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Zhi Soon (ALP) 52.39% (margin 2.4pts) (+5.03 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 52.39% (margin 2.4pts) (+5.03 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Coleman | Liberal | 38,683 | 39.1% | -5.5pts |
| Zhi Soon ★ | Labor | 36,039 | 36.43% | +0.59pts |
| Natalie Hanna | The Greens | 11,756 | 11.88% | +3.27pts |
| Todd Nicol | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 3,666 | 3.71% | +0.44pts |
| Allan Taruste | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,430 | 3.47% | +3.47pts |
| Marika Momircevski | Libertarian | 2,678 | 2.71% | +2.71pts |
| John Coyne | Independent | 1,995 | 2.02% | +2.02pts |
| Phillip Pearce | Australian Democrats | 688 | 0.7% | +0.7pts |
Member
| Member | Zhi Soon (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
92.4% (208 of 225 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $473,760 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $56,895 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $113,501 |
| Office Administration | $253,125 |
| Other Car Costs | $19,343 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $26,308 |
| Telecommunications | $4,588 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | Under 100 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Zhi Soon 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.