Barton (NSW)
Barton is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 41.8 km², currently held by Ash Ambihaipahar (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 41.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 181,643 |
| Population density | 4,346.57/km² |
| Median age | 36 |
| Median personal income | $813/week |
| Median household income | $1,937/week |
| Median family income | $2,156/week |
| Median rent | $480/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,383/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 1 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 120,761 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.26% (+1.94 swing) |
| Informal vote | 9.31% (+1.35 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Ash Ambihaipahar (ALP) 66% (margin 16.0pts) (+4.01 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 66% (margin 16.0pts) (+4.01 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Ambihaipahar ★ | Labor | 47,098 | 47.12% | -0.87pts |
| Fiona Douskou | Liberal | 24,162 | 24.17% | -5.23pts |
| Manal Bahsa | The Greens | 15,885 | 15.89% | +4.88pts |
| Christos Nicolis | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 5,573 | 5.58% | +0.72pts |
| Thomas Pambris | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,814 | 3.82% | +3.82pts |
| Vinay Kolhatkar | Libertarian | 3,419 | 3.42% | +3.42pts |
Member
| Member | Ash Ambihaipahar (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
98.2% (221 of 225 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $496,537 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $56,740 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $193,387 |
| Office Administration | $195,297 |
| Other Car Costs | $17,575 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $3,079 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $27,282 |
| Telecommunications | $3,177 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | Under 100 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Ash Ambihaipahar 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.