Berowra (NSW)
Berowra is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 795.5 km², currently held by Julian Leeser (LP). It is the 63rd largest of 150 divisions by area and the 23rd least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $812.5k across 152 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Berowra boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 795.5 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 152,571 |
| Population density | 191.8/km² |
| Median age | 43 |
| Median personal income | $960/week |
| Median household income | $2,609/week |
| Median family income | $2,933/week |
| Median rent | $550/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,817/month |
| Average household size | 3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Berowra compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 795.5 km², the 63rd largest of 150 divisions with data; 2.6 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 152,571, the 23rd least populous of 149 divisions with data; 9% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 191.8/km², the 62nd least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 37% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $960/week, the 24th highest of 149 divisions with data; 23% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $550/week, the 6th highest of 149 divisions with data; 47% above the median of $375/week.
Where Berowra is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Federal electorates with the highest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 130,869 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 94.34% (+2.03 swing) |
| Informal vote | 6.39% (+0.65 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Julian Leeser (LP) 51.63% (margin 1.6pts) (-5.93 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 51.63% (margin 1.6pts) (+5.93 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Leeser ★ | Liberal | 48,210 | 41.72% | -5.47pts |
| Benson Koschinski | Labor | 31,220 | 27.01% | +3.19pts |
| Martin Cousins | The Greens | 13,781 | 11.92% | -2.97pts |
| Tina Brown | Independent | 13,135 | 11.37% | +11.37pts |
| Gerald Mattinson | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 4,705 | 4.07% | +1.2pts |
| Stephen Bastian | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,199 | 1.9% | +1.48pts |
| Roger Woodward | Independent | 1,236 | 1.07% | +0.34pts |
| Brendan Michael Clarke | FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whistleblower Protection | Innovation | 1,082 | 0.94% | -0.45pts |
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 Berowra.
| Total value | $812,492 (152 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $749,560 (120 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $62,932 (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belonging Early Learning Hornsby | 2 | $41,218 |
| STS Education Pty Ltd | 2 | $36,691 |
| Asquith Community After School Care Centre | 2 | $34,270 |
| Berowra Cottage Children's Centre | 2 | $23,920 |
| Annangrove Preschool Kindergarten | 2 | $19,642 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA577118 | STS Education Pty Ltd | National CCTV Assessment | Delivered here | $34,000 |
| GA574294 | Belonging Early Learning Hornsby | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $21,419 |
| GA590980 | Asquith Community After School Care Centre | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $20,815 |
| GA590970 | Belonging Early Learning Hornsby | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $19,799 |
| GA573073 | Early Childhood Education Centre | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $18,998 |
See every grant award in Berowra →
Member
| Member | Julian Leeser (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Shadow Minister for Education |
Voting attendance
78.5% (1,642 of 2,093 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $772,369 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $102,657 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $-190 |
| Office Facilities | $172,217 |
| Office Administration | $358,281 |
| Other Car Costs | $51,110 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $50,064 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $2,354 |
| Travel Allowance | $31,735 |
| Telecommunications | $1,378 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Cabinet (10 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 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.