Cowan (WA)
Cowan is a federal electoral division in WA covering 107.6 km², currently held by Anne Aly (ALP). It is the 39th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 41st most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $9.0m across 54 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Cowan boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 107.6 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 180,177 |
| Population density | 1,674.66/km² |
| Median age | 38 |
| Median personal income | $724/week |
| Median household income | $1,545/week |
| Median family income | $1,869/week |
| Median rent | $330/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,700/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Cowan compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 107.6 km², the 39th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 35% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 180,177, the 41st most populous of 149 divisions with data; 7% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,674.7/km², the 38th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 3.2 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $724/week, the 39th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 7% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $330/week, the 47th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 12% below the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 116,491 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 88.71% (+1.86 swing) |
| Informal vote | 6.96% (-0.4 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Anne Aly (ALP) 63.63% (margin 13.6pts) (+3.69 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 63.63% (margin 13.6pts) (+3.69 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Aly ★ | Australian Labor Party | 44,826 | 46.63% | +0.88pts |
| Felicia Adeniyi | Liberal | 23,233 | 24.17% | -6.79pts |
| Matthew Count | The Greens (WA) Inc | 10,367 | 10.78% | +0.79pts |
| Bradley Yates | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 4,869 | 5.06% | +2.12pts |
| John Bell | Legalise Cannabis Party | 4,103 | 4.27% | +4.27pts |
| Wade Mcdonald | Independent | 3,417 | 3.55% | +3.55pts |
| Wesley D'Costa | Australian Christians | 3,015 | 3.14% | +1.13pts |
| Charles Smith | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,311 | 2.4% | +1.34pts |
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 Cowan.
| Total value | $8,952,414 (54 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $5,670,827 (28 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $3,281,587 (26 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 Wanneroo | 1 | $5,500,000 |
| Uniting Church Homes | 2 | $1,274,661 |
| Sudbury Community House Association Incorporated | 1 | $550,000 |
| Theircare Pty Ltd | 2 | $462,000 |
| City of Stirling | 1 | $394,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA576470 | City of Wanneroo | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $5,500,000 |
| GA577534 | Uniting Church Homes | RC 1st Nations AC Infrastructure Sppt | Recipient based here | $1,173,700 |
| GA579765 | Sudbury Community House Association Incorporated | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $550,000 |
| GA572589 | City of Stirling | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $394,000 |
| GA567568 | Loop Foundation Ltd | Economic Pathways to Integration Grants | Recipient based here | $377,999 |
See every grant award in Cowan →
Member
| Member | Anne Aly (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for International Development Minister for Multicultural Affairs Minister for Small Business |
Voting attendance
81.5% (1,706 of 2,093 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,526,694 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $650,537 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $83,073 |
| Office Facilities | $262,179 |
| Office Administration | $282,968 |
| Other Car Costs | $45,889 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $182,023 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $64 |
| Travel Allowance | $14,396 |
| Telecommunications | $3,406 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Cabinet Minister (15 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | WA (16 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.