Chifley (NSW)
Chifley is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 112.8 km², currently held by Ed Husic (ALP). It is the 42nd smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 4th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $24.9m across 124 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Chifley boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 112.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 202,063 |
| Population density | 1,791.5/km² |
| Median age | 34 |
| Median personal income | $749/week |
| Median household income | $1,864/week |
| Median family income | $2,027/week |
| Median rent | $380/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,200/month |
| Average household size | 3.1 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
How Chifley compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 112.8 km², the 42nd smallest of 150 divisions with data; 36% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 202,063, the 4th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 20% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,791.5/km², the 32nd most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 3.4 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $749/week, the 56th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 4% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $380/week, the 67th highest of 149 divisions with data; 1% above the median of $375/week.
Where Chifley is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Most populous federal electorates. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 116,648 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 88.67% (+3.93 swing) |
| Informal vote | 13.55% (+4.66 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Ed Husic (ALP) 69.83% (margin 19.8pts) (+6.18 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 69.83% (margin 19.8pts) (+6.18 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Husic ★ | Labor | 47,078 | 52.65% | -0.35pts |
| Allan Green | Liberal | 17,613 | 19.7% | -4.92pts |
| Sukhjinder Pal Singh | The Greens | 8,724 | 9.76% | +4.08pts |
| Tony Nikolic | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 5,338 | 5.97% | -0.24pts |
| Jamie Green | Family First | 5,336 | 5.97% | +5.97pts |
| Ryan Archer | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,237 | 2.5% | +2.5pts |
| Rohan Laxmanalal | Animal Justice Party | 1,569 | 1.75% | +1.75pts |
| Leigh Burns | Independent | 1,519 | 1.7% | +1.7pts |
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 Chifley.
| Total value | $24,946,360 (124 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $5,845,460 (97 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $19,100,900 (27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Western Aboriginal Corporation Health Service | 4 | $18,338,298 |
| Blacktown City Council | 1 | $5,000,000 |
| NGROO EDUCATION ABORIGINAL CORPORATION | 1 | $369,591 |
| THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (NEW SOUTH WALES) PROPERTY TRUST | 1 | $148,329 |
| The Trustee for Patil Trust | 1 | $87,522 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572976 | Greater Western Aboriginal Corporation Health Service | Comprehensive Primary Health Care | Recipient based here | $10,767,996 |
| GA578039 | Greater Western Aboriginal Corporation Health Service | Indigenous New Directions Expansion | Recipient based here | $6,607,803 |
| GA579603 | Blacktown City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $5,000,000 |
| GA578042 | Greater Western Aboriginal Corporation Health Service | Connected Beginnings Program | Recipient based here | $481,250 |
| GA578043 | Greater Western Aboriginal Corporation Health Service | Connected Beginnings Program | Recipient based here | $481,250 |
See every grant award in Chifley →
Member
| Member | Ed Husic (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
87.1% (2,627 of 3,017 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $612,883 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $31,098 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $263,441 |
| Office Administration | $251,654 |
| Other Car Costs | $18,041 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $17,231 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $377 |
| Travel Allowance | $29,108 |
| Telecommunications | $1,934 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 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.