Cunningham (NSW)
Cunningham is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 537.9 km², currently held by Alison Byrnes (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 537.9 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 161,676 |
| Population density | 300.55/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $780/week |
| Median household income | $1,743/week |
| Median family income | $2,253/week |
| Median rent | $390/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 132,139 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.37% (+1.57 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.4% (+0.06 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Alison Byrnes (ALP) 67.52% (margin 17.5pts) (+2.45 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 67.52% (margin 17.5pts) (+2.45 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Byrnes ★ | Labor | 51,607 | 44.69% | +3.49pts |
| Amanda Ivaneza | Liberal | 26,813 | 23.22% | -1.25pts |
| Jess Whittaker | The Greens | 23,584 | 20.42% | -0.24pts |
| John Fuller | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 8,765 | 7.59% | +2.23pts |
| Tim Lavers | Animal Justice Party | 3,048 | 2.64% | +2.64pts |
| Alexis Garnaut-Miller | Citizens Party | 1,657 | 1.43% | +0.45pts |
Member
| Member | Alison Byrnes (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
94.0% (755 of 803 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $558,158 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $41,233 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $234,323 |
| Office Administration | $219,179 |
| Other Car Costs | $18,091 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $12,442 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $136 |
| Travel Allowance | $30,327 |
| Telecommunications | $2,427 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Alison Byrnes 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.