Bean (ACT)
Bean is a federal electoral division in ACT covering 1,913.4 km², currently held by David Smith (ALP). It is the 52nd largest of 150 divisions by area and the 24th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $17.3m across 63 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Bean boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 1,913.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 152,610 |
| Population density | 79.76/km² |
| Median age | 38 |
| Median personal income | $1,183/week |
| Median household income | $2,322/week |
| Median family income | $2,797/week |
| Median rent | $430/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,054/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Bean compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 1,913.4 km², the 52nd largest of 150 divisions with data; 6.2 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 152,610, the 24th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 9% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 79.8/km², the 50th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 15% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $1,183/week, the 7th highest of 149 divisions with data; 52% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $430/week, the 27th highest of 149 divisions with data; 15% above the median of $375/week.
Where Bean is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Federal electorates with the highest median income. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 113,876 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.53% (-0.05 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.53% (-0.35 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | David Smith (ALP) 50.34% (margin 0.3pts) (+50.34 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 69.29% (margin 19.3pts) (+6.34 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith ★ | Australian Labor Party | 42,158 | 41.05% | -0.68pts |
| Jessie Price | Independent | 27,120 | 26.41% | +26.41pts |
| David Lamerton | Liberal | 23,665 | 23.04% | -6.68pts |
| Sam Carter | Australian Greens | 9,757 | 9.5% | -5.3pts |
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 Bean.
| Total value | $17,264,841 (63 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $855,184 (33 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $16,409,657 (30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners Ltd | 2 | $11,355,080 |
| Australian Capital Territory as represented by Canberra Health Services | 2 | $4,277,883 |
| THIRRILI LTD | 1 | $692,529 |
| Canberra Police Community Youth Club | 1 | $648,575 |
| Yeddung Mura (Good Pathways) Aboriginal Corporation | 2 | $35,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572751 | National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners Ltd | Indigenous Work Force | Recipient based here | $10,365,080 |
| GA576107 | Australian Capital Territory as represented by Canberra Health Services | National Program | Recipient based here | $4,183,543 |
| GA572748 | National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners Ltd | Indigenous Work Force | Recipient based here | $990,000 |
| GA578835 | THIRRILI LTD | Safety and Wellbeing | Recipient based here | $692,529 |
| GA577031 | Canberra Police Community Youth Club | AFP 26/27 Community Grants | Delivered here | $648,575 |
See every grant award in Bean →
Member
| Member | David Smith (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Government Whip |
Voting attendance
91.2% (1,858 of 2,038 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $472,610 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $3,366 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $808 |
| Office Facilities | $167,546 |
| Office Administration | $273,653 |
| Other Car Costs | $18,663 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $4,150 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $2,831 |
| Telecommunications | $1,592 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Other Office Holder (9 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 electorates) |
| State | ACT (3 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 electorates) |
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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.