Curtin (WA)
Curtin is a federal electoral division in WA covering 102.9 km², currently held by Kate Chaney (IND).
Statistics
| Area | 102.9 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 173,040 |
| Population density | 1,681.47/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $1,115/week |
| Median household income | $2,308/week |
| Median family income | $3,223/week |
| Median rent | $400/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,500/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 117,244 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.39% (+1.24 swing) |
| Informal vote | 1.68% (-1.4 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Kate Chaney (IND) 53.27% (margin 3.3pts) (+1.95 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 52.16% (margin 2.2pts) (+3.48 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom White | Liberal | 42,436 | 40.28% | -1.08pts |
| Kate Chaney ★ | Independent | 33,952 | 32.23% | +2.51pts |
| Viktor Andrew Ko | Australian Labor Party | 15,626 | 14.83% | +1.08pts |
| Kitty Hemsley | The Greens (WA) Inc | 8,235 | 7.82% | -2.53pts |
| Alexander Ironside | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 2,731 | 2.59% | +1.38pts |
| Fred Mulholland | Legalise Cannabis Party | 2,368 | 2.25% | +2.25pts |
Member
| Member | Kate Chaney (IND) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
86.3% (693 of 803 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $736,332 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $158,614 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $209,317 |
| Office Administration | $268,913 |
| Other Car Costs | $15,068 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $61,123 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $22,072 |
| Telecommunications | $1,225 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | WA |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Kate Chaney 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.