Burt (WA)
Burt is a federal electoral division in WA covering 221.8 km², currently held by Matt Keogh (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 221.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 182,330 |
| Population density | 822.2/km² |
| Median age | 35 |
| Median personal income | $747/week |
| Median household income | $1,622/week |
| Median family income | $1,913/week |
| Median rent | $310/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,725/month |
| Average household size | 2.7 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 119,997 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 86.11% (+4.63 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.48% (-1.42 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Matt Keogh (ALP) 65.71% (margin 15.7pts) (+2.42 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 65.71% (margin 15.7pts) (+2.42 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Keogh ★ | Australian Labor Party | 46,123 | 46.73% | -3.03pts |
| Sean Ayres | Liberal | 18,879 | 19.13% | -5.67pts |
| Adam Abdul Razak | The Greens (WA) Inc | 11,336 | 11.49% | +1.96pts |
| Liz Ierardi | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 9,789 | 9.92% | +5.07pts |
| Fiona Caruso | Legalise Cannabis Party | 5,784 | 5.86% | +5.86pts |
| Alvin Mathew Vadakkedathu | Australian Christians | 4,630 | 4.69% | +0.89pts |
| Ashok Kumar Tewatia | Independent | 2,150 | 2.18% | +2.18pts |
Member
| Member | Matt Keogh (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel |
Voting attendance
77.0% (1,581 of 2,053 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,226,734 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $396,874 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $58,426 |
| Office Facilities | $258,185 |
| Office Administration | $279,489 |
| Other Car Costs | $41,663 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $152,974 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $35,784 |
| Telecommunications | $3,339 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Cabinet Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | WA |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Matt Keogh 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.