Canberra (ACT)
Canberra is a federal electoral division in ACT covering 312.2 km², currently held by Alicia Payne (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 312.2 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 145,507 |
| Population density | 466.01/km² |
| Median age | 35 |
| Median personal income | $1,289/week |
| Median household income | $2,419/week |
| Median family income | $3,220/week |
| Median rent | $475/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 102,942 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.7% (+0.62 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.12% (+0.35 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Alicia Payne (ALP) 69.52% (margin 19.5pts) (+7.32 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 76.42% (margin 26.4pts) (+3.96 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Payne ★ | Australian Labor Party | 45,133 | 48.32% | +3.44pts |
| Isabel Mudford | Australian Greens | 18,504 | 19.81% | -4.88pts |
| Will Roche | Liberal | 17,101 | 18.31% | -3.46pts |
| Claire Miles | Independent | 10,187 | 10.91% | +10.91pts |
| Teresa Mctaggart | AJP | 1,258 | 1.35% | +1.35pts |
| Mary-Jane Liddicoat | HEART Party | 1,222 | 1.31% | +1.31pts |
Member
| Member | Alicia Payne (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
73.1% (1,165 of 1,594 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $381,950 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $0 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $176,466 |
| Office Administration | $186,905 |
| Other Car Costs | $16,858 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $0 |
| Telecommunications | $1,721 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | ACT |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Alicia Payne 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.