Chisholm (VIC)
Chisholm is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 72.8 km², currently held by Carina Garland (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 72.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 183,655 |
| Population density | 2,522.73/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $734/week |
| Median household income | $1,832/week |
| Median family income | $2,218/week |
| Median rent | $440/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,400/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 122,733 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 94.06% (+1.38 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.38% (-1.61 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Carina Garland (ALP) 55.7% (margin 5.7pts) (+2.37 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 55.7% (margin 5.7pts) (+2.37 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carina Garland ★ | Australian Labor Party | 43,655 | 38.74% | +3.98pts |
| Katie Allen | Liberal | 41,966 | 37.24% | -1.96pts |
| Tim Randall | The Greens | 14,086 | 12.5% | -1.56pts |
| Kath Davies | Independent | 6,685 | 5.93% | +5.93pts |
| Gary Ong | Family First | 2,419 | 2.15% | +2.15pts |
| Guy Livori | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 2,156 | 1.91% | +0.95pts |
| Christine Mcshane | Trumpet of Patriots | 1,729 | 1.53% | +1.01pts |
Member
| Member | Carina Garland (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
93.8% (753 of 803 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $590,981 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $69,705 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $7,810 |
| Office Facilities | $143,804 |
| Office Administration | $288,195 |
| Other Car Costs | $27,208 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $25,643 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $27,742 |
| Telecommunications | $874 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | Under 100 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Carina Garland 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.