Bruce (VIC)
Bruce is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 141.7 km², currently held by Julian Hill (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 141.7 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 179,139 |
| Population density | 1,264.39/km² |
| Median age | 37 |
| Median personal income | $691/week |
| Median household income | $1,672/week |
| Median family income | $1,879/week |
| Median rent | $350/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,800/month |
| Average household size | 2.9 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 127,622 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.41% (+3.69 swing) |
| Informal vote | 6.14% (+1.75 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Julian Hill (ALP) 64.62% (margin 14.6pts) (+9.31 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 64.62% (margin 14.6pts) (+9.31 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Hill ★ | Australian Labor Party | 49,610 | 45.31% | +5.05pts |
| Zahid Safi | Liberal | 25,162 | 22.98% | -8.7pts |
| Rhonda Garad | The Greens | 13,213 | 12.07% | +2.36pts |
| Bianca Colecchia | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 8,931 | 8.16% | +3.47pts |
| Wendy Birchall | Family First | 4,196 | 3.83% | +3.83pts |
| Andrew Louth | Legalise Cannabis Party | 3,563 | 3.25% | +3.25pts |
| Samuel James Anderson | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,530 | 3.22% | +3.13pts |
| Christine Skrobo | Libertarian | 1,289 | 1.18% | +1.18pts |
Member
| Member | Julian Hill (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Assistant Minister for International Education |
Voting attendance
86.3% (1,772 of 2,053 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,003,494 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $240,436 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $27,783 |
| Office Facilities | $209,697 |
| Office Administration | $333,863 |
| Other Car Costs | $55,241 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $75,359 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $2,002 |
| Travel Allowance | $56,330 |
| Telecommunications | $2,782 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Assistant Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Julian Hill 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.