Bass (TAS)
Bass is a federal electoral division in TAS covering 7,979.9 km², currently held by Jess Teesdale (ALP). It is the 32nd largest of 150 divisions by area and the 2nd least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $11.3m across 75 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Bass boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 7,979.9 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 109,977 |
| Population density | 13.78/km² |
| Median age | 41 |
| Median personal income | $675/week |
| Median household income | $1,290/week |
| Median family income | $1,638/week |
| Median rent | $270/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,300/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Bass compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 7,979.9 km², the 32nd largest of 150 divisions with data; 25.7 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 109,977, the 2nd least populous of 149 divisions with data; 35% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 13.8/km², the 29th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 3% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $675/week, the 21st lowest of 149 divisions with data; 13% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $270/week, the 19th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 28% below the median of $375/week.
Where Bass is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Least populous federal electorates · Federal electorates with the lowest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 80,378 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.84% (+0.89 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.06% (-1.87 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Jess Teesdale (ALP) 58.01% (margin 8.0pts) (+9.44 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 58.01% (margin 8.0pts) (+9.44 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Teesdale ★ | Australian Labor Party | 28,375 | 39.63% | +11.02pts |
| Bridget Kathleen Archer | Liberal | 22,511 | 31.44% | -8.29pts |
| Charlene Mclennan | The Greens | 9,229 | 12.89% | +1.79pts |
| Jordan Potter | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 4,639 | 6.48% | +1.77pts |
| George Razay | Independent | 3,852 | 5.38% | +0.35pts |
| Ray Broomhall | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,287 | 3.19% | +3.19pts |
| Caroline Larner | Citizens Party | 701 | 0.98% | +0.98pts |
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 Bass.
| Total value | $11,289,623 (75 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $7,864,012 (35 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $3,425,610 (40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goodstart Early Learning Ltd | 1 | $7,535,779 |
| Thrive Group Tasmania Inc | 10 | $2,289,714 |
| J & L Enterprises Pty Ltd | 1 | $495,000 |
| Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana (Heart of Country) Aboriginal Corporation | 2 | $325,505 |
| Launceston City Council | 1 | $97,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA588328 | Goodstart Early Learning Ltd | Building Early Education Fund | Delivered here | $7,535,779 |
| GA580024 | Thrive Group Tasmania Inc | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $627,000 |
| GA579800 | Thrive Group Tasmania Inc | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $561,000 |
| GA579767 | J & L Enterprises Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $495,000 |
| GA579893 | Thrive Group Tasmania Inc | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $316,250 |
See every grant award in Bass →
Member
| Member | Jess Teesdale (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
99.6% (264 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $490,921 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $84,885 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $140,789 |
| Office Administration | $177,303 |
| Other Car Costs | $18,158 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $31,234 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $564 |
| Travel Allowance | $28,123 |
| Telecommunications | $1,910 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 electorates) |
| State | TAS (5 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 electorates) |
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Other electorates in Tasmania
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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.