Cowper (NSW)
Cowper is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 7,272.5 km², currently held by Pat Conaghan (NAT).
Statistics
| Area | 7,272.5 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 170,205 |
| Population density | 23.4/km² |
| Median age | 47 |
| Median personal income | $629/week |
| Median household income | $1,219/week |
| Median family income | $1,524/week |
| Median rent | $350/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,625/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 131,639 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 90.85% (+2.18 swing) |
| Informal vote | 9.92% (+4.99 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Pat Conaghan (NP) 52.54% (margin 2.5pts) (+0.14 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 59.08% (margin 9.1pts) (+0.45 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Conaghan ★ | The Nationals | 40,836 | 37.9% | -1.62pts |
| Caz Heise | Independent | 31,616 | 29.35% | +3.18pts |
| Greg Vigors | Labor | 12,713 | 11.8% | -2.2pts |
| Chris Walsh | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 6,856 | 6.36% | -1.81pts |
| Megan Mathew | Legalise Cannabis Party | 5,210 | 4.84% | +4.84pts |
| Wendy Firefly | The Greens | 4,552 | 4.23% | -1.62pts |
| Peter Jackel | Family First | 1,851 | 1.72% | +1.72pts |
| Geoffrey Shannon | Trumpet of Patriots | 1,551 | 1.44% | +1.44pts |
| Paul Templeton | Libertarian | 1,403 | 1.3% | +1.3pts |
| Zeke Daley | Independent | 892 | 0.83% | +0.83pts |
| Geoffrey Marlow | FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whistleblower Protection | Innovation | 255 | 0.24% | +0.24pts |
Member
| Member | Pat Conaghan (NAT) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Assistant Treasurer Shadow Minister for Financial Services |
Voting attendance
75.2% (1,199 of 1,594 possible votes), 3 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $727,893 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $112,690 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $189,488 |
| Office Administration | $308,067 |
| Other Car Costs | $28,841 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $39,366 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,039 |
| Travel Allowance | $45,087 |
| Telecommunications | $3,316 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Cabinet |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Pat Conaghan 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.