Bean (ACT)
Bean is a federal electoral division in ACT covering 1,913.4 km², currently held by David Smith (ALP).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | David Smith (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
91.0% (1,818 of 1,998 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
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 | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | ACT |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · David Smith 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.