Corangamite (VIC)
Corangamite is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 640.2 km², currently held by Libby Coker (ALP). It is the 67th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 25th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $13.0m across 97 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Corangamite boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 640.2 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 152,752 |
| Population density | 238.58/km² |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median personal income | $812/week |
| Median household income | $1,804/week |
| Median family income | $2,161/week |
| Median rent | $400/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,820/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Corangamite compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 640.2 km², the 67th largest of 150 divisions with data; 2.1 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 152,752, the 25th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 9% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 238.6/km², the 66th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 46% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $812/week, the 61st highest of 149 divisions with data; 4% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $400/week, the 41st highest of 149 divisions with data; 7% above the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 114,123 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 94.67% (+6.61 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.72% (-0.14 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Libby Coker (ALP) 58.05% (margin 8.0pts) (+0.21 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 58.05% (margin 8.0pts) (+0.21 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Coker ★ | Australian Labor Party | 38,814 | 37.31% | -1.09pts |
| Darcy Dunstan | Liberal | 35,488 | 34.12% | +0.1pts |
| Mitch Pope | The Greens | 14,925 | 14.35% | -0.98pts |
| Kate Lockhart | Independent | 4,565 | 4.39% | +4.39pts |
| Colin Seabrook | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 3,343 | 3.21% | +0.77pts |
| Harley Mackenzie | Legalise Cannabis Party | 3,161 | 3.04% | +3.04pts |
| James Jackson | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,452 | 2.36% | +1.51pts |
| Paul Barker | Libertarian | 1,272 | 1.22% | +1.22pts |
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 Corangamite.
| Total value | $12,994,323 (97 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $11,757,092 (44 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $1,237,231 (53 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 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Greater Geelong | 3 | $11,452,260 |
| The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | 3 | $489,511 |
| Steps & Strides Pty Ltd | 2 | $416,676 |
| Deakin University | 1 | $198,033 |
| Childsplaytorquay Pty Ltd | 2 | $41,262 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA576236 | City of Greater Geelong | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $5,452,260 |
| GA576945 | City of Greater Geelong | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $5,000,000 |
| GA575777 | City of Greater Geelong | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $1,000,000 |
| GA579830 | Steps & Strides Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $410,300 |
| GA579970 | The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $334,730 |
See every grant award in Corangamite →
Member
| Member | Libby Coker (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
84.9% (1,387 of 1,634 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $570,483 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $90,339 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $-594 |
| Office Facilities | $188,005 |
| Office Administration | $192,030 |
| Other Car Costs | $38,120 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $30,691 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $25,187 |
| Telecommunications | $1,591 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | VIC (38 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.