Bennelong (NSW)
Bennelong is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 66.2 km², currently held by Jerome Laxale (ALP). It is the 19th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 15th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $24.0m across 173 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Bennelong boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 66.2 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 191,219 |
| Population density | 2,886.32/km² |
| Median age | 37 |
| Median personal income | $942/week |
| Median household income | $2,124/week |
| Median family income | $2,484/week |
| Median rent | $470/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,600/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 1 |
How Bennelong compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 66.2 km², the 19th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 21% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 191,219, the 15th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 14% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 2,886.3/km², the 14th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 5.5 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $942/week, the 26th highest of 149 divisions with data; 21% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $470/week, the 17th highest of 149 divisions with data; 25% above the median of $375/week.
Where Bennelong is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Smallest federal electorates by area · Most populous federal electorates · Most densely populated federal electorates · Federal electorates with the highest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 125,953 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.9% (+2.25 swing) |
| Informal vote | 6.15% (+0.51 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Jerome Laxale (ALP) 59.26% (margin 9.3pts) (+9.3 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 59.26% (margin 9.3pts) (+9.3 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Laxale ★ | Labor | 49,801 | 45.35% | +13.26pts |
| Scott Yung | Liberal | 38,510 | 35.07% | -5.61pts |
| Adam Hart | The Greens | 12,931 | 11.78% | +1.44pts |
| Craig Bennett | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 2,534 | 2.31% | +0.77pts |
| Eric Chan | Family First | 1,934 | 1.76% | +1.76pts |
| John August | FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whistleblower Protection | Innovation | 1,675 | 1.53% | +0.12pts |
| Robert Nalbandian | Trumpet of Patriots | 1,621 | 1.48% | +1.48pts |
| Barry Devine | HEART Party | 806 | 0.73% | +0.56pts |
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 Bennelong.
| Total value | $24,038,453 (173 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $15,865,596 (121 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $8,172,857 (52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Macquarie University | 9 | $10,602,095 |
| Catholic Healthcare Limited | 1 | $7,075,255 |
| MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY | 1 | $1,999,918 |
| Council of the City of Ryde | 1 | $1,900,000 |
| Hunter's Hill Council | 1 | $800,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572527 | Catholic Healthcare Limited | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $7,075,255 |
| GA591415 | Macquarie University | Industrial Transformation Training Centres | Delivered here | $5,000,000 |
| GA568172 | MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY | Inspiring all Australians in STEM | Delivered here | $1,999,918 |
| GA589780 | Council of the City of Ryde | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $1,900,000 |
| GA589910 | Macquarie University | ARC Future Fellowships | Delivered here | $1,317,633 |
See every grant award in Bennelong →
Member
| Member | Jerome Laxale (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
97.4% (821 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $656,667 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $44,059 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $322,877 |
| Office Administration | $218,005 |
| Other Car Costs | $26,242 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $11,924 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $618 |
| Travel Allowance | $27,854 |
| Telecommunications | $2,300 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | Under 100 km² (32 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban (98 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.