Bradfield (NSW)
Bradfield is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 107.1 km², currently held by Nicolette Boele (IND). It is the 37th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 71st most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $24.4m across 183 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Bradfield boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 107.1 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 169,182 |
| Population density | 1,579.52/km² |
| Median age | 41 |
| Median personal income | $1,062/week |
| Median household income | $2,644/week |
| Median family income | $3,150/week |
| Median rent | $550/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $3,100/month |
| Average household size | 2.8 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
How Bradfield compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 107.1 km², the 37th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 34% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 169,182, the 71st most populous of 149 divisions with data; 1% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,579.5/km², the 40th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 3.0 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $1,062/week, the 14th highest of 149 divisions with data; 37% 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 Bradfield is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Federal electorates with the highest median income · Federal electorates with the highest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 126,860 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93.69% (+1.11 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.6% (+1.69 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Nicolette Boele (IND) 50.01% (margin 0.0pts) (+3.41 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 54.95% (margin 5.0pts) (+1.18 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisele Kapterian | Liberal | 42,676 | 38.03% | -5.63pts |
| Nicolette Boele ★ | Independent | 30,309 | 27.01% | +10.95pts |
| Louise Mccallum | Labor | 22,768 | 20.29% | +2.56pts |
| Harjit Singh | The Greens | 7,551 | 6.73% | -1.89pts |
| Andy Yin | Independent | 4,635 | 4.13% | +4.13pts |
| John Manton | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 1,725 | 1.54% | +0.07pts |
| Samuel Joseph Gunning | Libertarian | 1,376 | 1.23% | +1.23pts |
| Rosemary Mulligan | Trumpet of Patriots | 1,162 | 1.04% | +1.04pts |
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 Bradfield.
| Total value | $24,434,667 (183 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,493,630 (135 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $22,941,037 (48 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AURUKUN TRAINING FOR EMPOWERMENT AND WORK SKILLS PTY LTD | 1 | $13,723,304 |
| Ku-Ring-Gai Neighbourhood Centre Ltd | 1 | $8,494,640 |
| SNPHN Ltd | 1 | $467,126 |
| Mary’s ELC Pty Ltd | 1 | $214,000 |
| Cooma Early Learning | 1 | $187,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA588365 | AURUKUN TRAINING FOR EMPOWERMENT AND WORK SKILLS PTY LTD | Jobs, Land and the Economy | Recipient based here | $13,723,304 |
| GA572571 | Ku-Ring-Gai Neighbourhood Centre Ltd | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $8,494,640 |
| GA572465 | SNPHN Ltd | Pelvic Pain including Endometriosis | Recipient based here | $467,126 |
| GA590257 | Mary’s ELC Pty Ltd | ECEC Worker Retention Payment | Delivered here | $214,000 |
| GA576139 | Cooma Early Learning | ECEC Worker Retention Payment | Delivered here | $187,000 |
See every grant award in Bradfield →
Member
| Member | Nicolette Boele (IND) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
83.8% (222 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $597,459 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $89,715 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $181,855 |
| Office Administration | $270,735 |
| Other Car Costs | $7,262 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $19,564 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,099 |
| Travel Allowance | $23,422 |
| Telecommunications | $2,675 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 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.