Barker (SA)
Barker is a federal electoral division in SA covering 65,203.7 km², currently held by Tony Pasin (LP). It is the 15th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 63rd most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $7.1m across 97 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Barker boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 65,203.7 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 171,687 |
| Population density | 2.63/km² |
| Median age | 45 |
| Median personal income | $682/week |
| Median household income | $1,257/week |
| Median family income | $1,622/week |
| Median rent | $220/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,170/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Barker compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 65,203.7 km², the 15th largest of 150 divisions with data; 209.8 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 171,687, the 63rd most populous of 149 divisions with data; 2% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 2.6/km², the 15th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; under 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $682/week, the 22nd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 12% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $220/week, the 3rd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 41% below the median of $375/week.
Where Barker is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Largest federal electorates by area · Federal electorates with the lowest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 127,045 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.6% (+0.4 swing) |
| Informal vote | 7.59% (+0.63 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Tony Pasin (LP) 62.98% (margin 13.0pts) (-3.64 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 62.98% (margin 13.0pts) (+3.64 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pasin ★ | Liberal | 52,460 | 48.26% | -4.98pts |
| James Rothe | Australian Labor Party | 24,453 | 22.49% | +1.64pts |
| Jennifer Troeth | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 8,908 | 8.19% | +1.61pts |
| Major Moogy Sumner | The Greens | 8,866 | 8.16% | +0.75pts |
| Robert Jameson | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,983 | 2.74% | +2.02pts |
| Cody Scholes | Independent | 2,963 | 2.73% | +2.73pts |
| Michael Brohier | Family First | 2,781 | 2.56% | +2.56pts |
| Jonathan Pietzsch | National Party | 1,893 | 1.74% | -0.65pts |
| Rosa Hillam | Independent | 1,891 | 1.74% | +1.74pts |
| Ian Penno | Independent | 1,516 | 1.39% | +1.39pts |
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 Barker.
| Total value | $7,107,604 (97 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $512,973 (65 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $6,594,632 (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mallee Sustainable Farming Ltd | 1 | $2,196,700 |
| Austland Management Pty Ltd | 1 | $1,763,453 |
| Waikerie Childrens Centre Incorporated | 1 | $660,000 |
| Berri Regional Child Care Centre Inc | 3 | $550,092 |
| The Trustee for Jak's Family Trust | 2 | $511,676 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA577512 | Mallee Sustainable Farming Ltd | Future Drought Fund Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot | Recipient based here | $2,196,700 |
| GA577519 | Austland Management Pty Ltd | Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Environmental Activities | Recipient based here | $1,763,453 |
| GA579865 | Waikerie Childrens Centre Incorporated | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $660,000 |
| GA579977 | Berri Regional Child Care Centre Inc | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $537,402 |
| GA572473 | SA Rural Health Network Limited | Pelvic Pain including Endometriosis | Recipient based here | $467,126 |
See every grant award in Barker →
Member
| Member | Tony Pasin (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for Scrutiny of Government Waste and Accountability Shadow Minister Assisting for Fisheries and Forestry |
Voting attendance
81.7% (2,054 of 2,515 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $831,811 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $94,840 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $291,768 |
| Office Administration | $300,023 |
| Other Car Costs | $42,877 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $51,257 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $6,331 |
| Travel Allowance | $32,936 |
| Telecommunications | $10,690 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Minister (7 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² (17 electorates) |
| State | SA (10 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 electorates) |
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Other electorates in South Australia
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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.