Bruce (VIC)
Bruce is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 141.7 km², currently held by Julian Hill (ALP). It is the 49th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 42nd most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $2.9m across 56 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Bruce boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
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 |
How Bruce compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 141.7 km², the 49th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 46% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 179,139, the 42nd most populous of 149 divisions with data; 7% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,264.4/km², the 49th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2.4 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $691/week, the 26th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 11% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $350/week, the 60th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 7% below the median of $375/week.
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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 |
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 Bruce.
| Total value | $2,926,602 (56 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $2,326,308 (31 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $600,294 (25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Casey City Council | 3 | $2,150,000 |
| Australian-Filipino Community Services Inc. | 3 | $505,940 |
| My Stars Berwick Pty Ltd | 1 | $60,000 |
| Veterans Motorcycle Corporation Australia - 22 Platoon Incorporated | 1 | $49,930 |
| Apple Blossoms Early Learning - Narre Warren | 2 | $23,828 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA575763 | Casey City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $1,500,000 |
| GA572582 | Australian-Filipino Community Services Inc. | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $498,410 |
| GA589778 | Casey City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $400,000 |
| GA575765 | Casey City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $250,000 |
| GA579426 | My Stars Berwick Pty Ltd | National CCTV Assessment | Delivered here | $60,000 |
See every grant award in Bruce →
Member
| Member | Julian Hill (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Assistant Minister for International Education |
Voting attendance
86.4% (1,809 of 2,093 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,015,695 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $240,436 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $27,783 |
| Office Facilities | $214,767 |
| 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 (9 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | VIC (38 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.