Calare (NSW)
Calare is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 32,648.0 km², currently held by Andrew Gee (IND). It is the 19th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 70th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $9.5m across 100 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Calare boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 32,648.0 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 169,232 |
| Population density | 5.18/km² |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median personal income | $757/week |
| Median household income | $1,493/week |
| Median family income | $1,967/week |
| Median rent | $300/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,647/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Calare compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 32,648.0 km², the 19th largest of 150 divisions with data; 105.1 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 169,232, the 70th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 1% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 5.2/km², the 22nd least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; under 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $757/week, the 59th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 3% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $300/week, the 30th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 20% below the median of $375/week.
Where Calare is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Largest federal electorates by area. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 124,664 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.68% (+2.65 swing) |
| Informal vote | 8.02% (+4.03 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Andrew Gee (IND) 56.78% (margin 6.8pts) (+56.78 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 62.26% (margin 12.3pts) (+3.19 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Farraway | The Nationals | 31,577 | 29.71% | -17.96pts |
| Andrew Gee ★ | Independent | 25,172 | 23.69% | +23.69pts |
| Kate Hook | Independent | 16,756 | 15.77% | -4.63pts |
| Julie Cunningham | Labor | 11,086 | 10.43% | -4.71pts |
| Jennifer Hughes | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 8,200 | 7.72% | -0.72pts |
| Sue Raye | Legalise Cannabis Party | 4,162 | 3.92% | +3.92pts |
| Ben Parker | The Greens | 3,753 | 3.53% | -1.03pts |
| Jase Lesage | Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party | 2,245 | 2.11% | +2.11pts |
| Ross Angus Hazelton | Family First | 1,733 | 1.63% | +1.63pts |
| Vicki Elizabeth O'Leary | Trumpet of Patriots | 1,583 | 1.49% | +1.49pts |
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 Calare.
| Total value | $9,458,850 (100 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,685,090 (67 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $7,773,760 (33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service | 1 | $5,402,078 |
| SDN Children's Services | 1 | $1,416,096 |
| Cabonne Shire Council | 1 | $660,000 |
| Orange City Council | 1 | $591,000 |
| Trustee of The Roman Catholic Church for The Diocese of Bathurst as Tre Fo | 1 | $442,068 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572983 | Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service | Indigenous New Directions Expansion | Recipient based here | $5,402,078 |
| GA586143 | SDN Children's Services | Building Early Education Fund | Delivered here | $1,416,096 |
| GA583617 | Cabonne Shire Council | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $660,000 |
| GA572487 | Orange City Council | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $591,000 |
| GA572531 | Trustee of The Roman Catholic Church for The Diocese of Bathurst as Tre Fo | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $442,068 |
See every grant award in Calare →
Member
| Member | Andrew Gee (IND) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
81.4% (1,704 of 2,093 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $596,544 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $80,503 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $211,437 |
| Office Administration | $236,876 |
| Other Car Costs | $38,090 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $38 |
| Travel Allowance | $26,788 |
| Telecommunications | $2,813 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² (17 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 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.