Bennelong (NSW)
Bennelong is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 66.2 km², currently held by Jerome Laxale (ALP).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | Jerome Laxale (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
97.3% (781 of 803 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $653,879 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 |
|---|---|
| Area band | Under 100 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Jerome Laxale 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.