Bendigo (VIC)
Bendigo is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 6,177.5 km², currently held by Lisa Chesters (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 6,177.5 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 152,555 |
| Population density | 24.7/km² |
| Median age | 42 |
| Median personal income | $732/week |
| Median household income | $1,433/week |
| Median family income | $1,860/week |
| Median rent | $300/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,452/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 120,088 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93.97% (+2.52 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.52% (+1.74 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Lisa Chesters (ALP) 51.4% (margin 1.4pts) (+51.4 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 51.4% (margin 1.4pts) (+51.4 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Chesters ★ | Australian Labor Party | 35,771 | 33.55% | -8.56pts |
| Andrew Lethlean | The Nationals | 31,707 | 29.74% | +28.84pts |
| Avery Barnett-Dacey | The Greens | 12,079 | 11.33% | -2.42pts |
| Matt Evans | Liberal | 11,176 | 10.48% | -15.9pts |
| Heather Freeman | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 5,262 | 4.94% | -0.61pts |
| Wayne Taylor | Legalise Cannabis Party | 3,666 | 3.44% | +3.44pts |
| Evelyn Keetelaar | Family First | 3,153 | 2.96% | +2.96pts |
| Rohan Tyler | Victorian Socialists | 1,708 | 1.6% | +1.6pts |
| David Vincent | Independent | 1,121 | 1.05% | +1.05pts |
| Matt Bansemer | Libertarian | 974 | 0.91% | +0.91pts |
Member
| Member | Lisa Chesters (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
77.8% (1,926 of 2,475 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $487,510 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $53,203 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $123,676 |
| Office Administration | $225,245 |
| Other Car Costs | $34,643 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $25,743 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,269 |
| Travel Allowance | $20,732 |
| Telecommunications | $2,998 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Lisa Chesters 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.