Boothby (SA)
Boothby is a federal electoral division in SA covering 115.8 km², currently held by Louise Miller-Frost (ALP). It is the 43rd smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 49th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $36.0m across 111 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Boothby boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 115.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 175,626 |
| Population density | 1,516.63/km² |
| Median age | 42 |
| Median personal income | $824/week |
| Median household income | $1,643/week |
| Median family income | $2,237/week |
| Median rent | $330/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,800/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Boothby compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 115.8 km², the 43rd smallest of 150 divisions with data; 37% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 175,626, the 49th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 4% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,516.6/km², the 43rd most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2.9 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $824/week, the 57th highest of 149 divisions with data; 6% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $330/week, the 47th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 12% below the median of $375/week.
See all rankings (largest, most populous, highest income …) →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 129,524 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93% (+0.46 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.58% (-1.86 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Louise Miller-Frost (ALP) 61.1% (margin 11.1pts) (+7.82 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 61.1% (margin 11.1pts) (+7.82 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Miller-Frost ★ | Australian Labor Party | 50,015 | 42.62% | +10.3pts |
| Nicolle Flint | Liberal | 38,117 | 32.48% | -5.51pts |
| Joanna Wells | The Greens | 20,046 | 17.08% | +1.88pts |
| Tonya Scott | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 3,560 | 3.03% | +0.99pts |
| Nicole Hussey | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,250 | 2.77% | +2.29pts |
| Samuel Prior | Family First | 2,351 | 2% | +2pts |
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 Boothby.
| Total value | $36,013,646 (111 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $10,849,879 (76 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $25,163,766 (35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flinders University | 16 | $29,659,266 |
| Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing | 1 | $3,528,500 |
| Golden Retriever Club of South Australia Incorporated | 1 | $1,129,007 |
| SNC AUS PTY LTD | 1 | $540,537 |
| Military Advocates SA Incorporated | 1 | $445,714 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA576765 | Flinders University | NPCP Grants | Recipient based here | $5,649,820 |
| GA588211 | Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $3,528,500 |
| GA576981 | Flinders University | Centres of Research Excellence | Recipient based here | $3,000,000 |
| GA576982 | Flinders University | Centres of Research Excellence | Recipient based here | $3,000,000 |
| GA576983 | Flinders University | Centres of Research Excellence | Recipient based here | $3,000,000 |
See every grant award in Boothby →
Member
| Member | Louise Miller-Frost (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
97.6% (823 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $643,715 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $68,369 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $156,011 |
| Office Administration | $321,324 |
| Other Car Costs | $9,229 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $41,580 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $200 |
| Travel Allowance | $29,263 |
| Telecommunications | $3,634 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | SA (10 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban (98 electorates) |
Previous / next in South Australia (alphabetical): ← Barker · Grey →
Other electorates in South Australia
Adelaide · Barker · Grey · Hindmarsh · Kingston · Makin · Mayo · Spence · Sturt
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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.