Casey (VIC)
Casey is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 2,623.9 km², currently held by Aaron Violi (LP). It is the 48th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 36th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $469.2k across 90 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Casey boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 2,623.9 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 157,444 |
| Population density | 60.0/km² |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median personal income | $809/week |
| Median household income | $1,884/week |
| Median family income | $2,204/week |
| Median rent | $380/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,950/month |
| Average household size | 2.7 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Casey compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 2,623.9 km², the 48th largest of 150 divisions with data; 8.4 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 157,444, the 36th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 6% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 60.0/km², the 46th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 11% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $809/week, the 63rd highest of 149 divisions with data; 4% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $380/week, the 67th highest of 149 divisions with data; 1% above the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 122,351 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 94.52% (+2.44 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.4% (-1.75 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Aaron Violi (LP) 52.89% (margin 2.9pts) (+1.46 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 52.89% (margin 2.9pts) (-1.46 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Violi ★ | Liberal | 45,194 | 40.88% | +4.3pts |
| Naomi Oakley | Australian Labor Party | 26,820 | 24.26% | -0.79pts |
| Merran Blair | The Greens | 12,107 | 10.95% | -2.18pts |
| Claire Ferres Miles | Independent | 11,590 | 10.48% | +2.43pts |
| Ambere Livori | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 5,603 | 5.07% | +1.8pts |
| Phillip Courtis | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,716 | 3.36% | +2.65pts |
| Dan Nebauer | Family First | 3,154 | 2.85% | +2.85pts |
| Chloe Bond | Animal Justice Party | 2,379 | 2.15% | +0.36pts |
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 Casey.
| Total value | $469,168 (90 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $365,759 (50 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $103,408 (40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MACK VALVES PTY LTD | 1 | $110,000 |
| Ready Set Go Pty Ltd | 1 | $33,000 |
| Cire Services Incorporated | 1 | $24,215 |
| Life Ministry Centre Ltd | 2 | $20,969 |
| Story House Early Learning Chirnside Park | 1 | $16,583 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA591455 | MACK VALVES PTY LTD | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $110,000 |
| GA579445 | Ready Set Go Pty Ltd | National CCTV Assessment | Delivered here | $33,000 |
| GA580086 | Cire Services Incorporated | CCCF Open Competitive Capital Support | Recipient based here | $24,215 |
| GA568470 | Story House Early Learning Chirnside Park | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $16,583 |
| GA590747 | National Servicemen's Association of Australia Incorporated | 2026-27 Grants in Aid Program | Recipient based here | $15,828 |
See every grant award in Casey →
Member
| Member | Aaron Violi (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy Shadow Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Shadow Minister for Cyber Security |
Voting attendance
69.0% (582 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $824,403 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $245,042 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $214,076 |
| Office Administration | $258,771 |
| Other Car Costs | $44,251 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $31,489 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $95 |
| Travel Allowance | $24,944 |
| Telecommunications | $1,882 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Minister (7 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 electorates) |
| State | VIC (38 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.