Cooper (VIC)
Cooper is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 60.9 km², currently held by Ged Kearney (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 60.9 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 156,279 |
| Population density | 2,565.32/km² |
| Median age | 37 |
| Median personal income | $888/week |
| Median household income | $1,845/week |
| Median family income | $2,390/week |
| Median rent | $381/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,100/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 119,909 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.41% (+4.57 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.91% (-1.28 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Ged Kearney (ALP) 59.72% (margin 9.7pts) (+0.8 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 78.53% (margin 28.5pts) (+2.82 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ged Kearney ★ | Australian Labor Party | 45,151 | 41.97% | +1.28pts |
| Tara Burnett | The Greens | 27,123 | 25.21% | -3.2pts |
| Stewart Todhunter | Liberal | 16,280 | 15.13% | -1.09pts |
| Kath Larkin | Victorian Socialists | 9,012 | 8.38% | +4.93pts |
| William Turner | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 5,684 | 5.28% | +2.38pts |
| Donna Stolzenberg | Legalise Cannabis Party | 4,336 | 4.03% | +4.03pts |
Member
| Member | Ged Kearney (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Assistant Minister for Social Services Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence |
Voting attendance
79.6% (1,361 of 1,709 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $812,052 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $207,643 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $208,445 |
| Office Administration | $264,597 |
| Other Car Costs | $47,036 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $53,104 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $29,163 |
| Telecommunications | $2,064 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Assistant Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | Under 100 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Ged Kearney 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.