Dobell (NSW)
Dobell is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 741.8 km², currently held by Emma McBride (ALP). It is the 65th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 59th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $7.8m across 105 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Dobell boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 741.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 162,722 |
| Population density | 219.36/km² |
| Median age | 41 |
| Median personal income | $718/week |
| Median household income | $1,509/week |
| Median family income | $1,919/week |
| Median rent | $390/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,957/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Dobell compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 741.8 km², the 65th largest of 150 divisions with data; 2.4 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 162,722, the 59th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 3% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 219.4/km², the 63rd least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 42% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $718/week, the 35th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 8% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $390/week, the 60th highest of 149 divisions with data; 4% above the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 122,541 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.49% (+3.12 swing) |
| Informal vote | 7.74% (+3.12 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Emma Mcbride (ALP) 59.43% (margin 9.4pts) (+2.87 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 59.43% (margin 9.4pts) (+2.87 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Mcbride ★ | Labor | 44,268 | 42.8% | -0.09pts |
| Brendan Small | Liberal | 28,757 | 27.8% | -5.88pts |
| Simon George Cooper | The Greens | 10,647 | 10.29% | +1.73pts |
| Martin Stevenson | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 9,040 | 8.74% | +1.29pts |
| Tim Claydon | Legalise Cannabis Party | 4,895 | 4.73% | +4.73pts |
| Anthony Tawaf | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,855 | 2.76% | +2.76pts |
| Patrick Murphy | Animal Justice Party | 1,906 | 1.84% | +1.84pts |
| Isaac Chalik | Libertarian | 1,059 | 1.02% | +1.02pts |
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 Dobell.
| Total value | $7,755,232 (105 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,810,277 (74 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $5,944,956 (31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Council | 1 | $4,770,000 |
| STELLA ENGINEERING PTY LIMITED | 1 | $1,100,000 |
| Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Inc | 2 | $554,585 |
| Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services Limited | 1 | $530,150 |
| Gwandalan Early Learning Centre | 1 | $106,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA589773 | Central Coast Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Recipient based here | $4,770,000 |
| GA576933 | STELLA ENGINEERING PTY LIMITED | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $1,100,000 |
| GA572553 | Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Inc | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $552,585 |
| GA588783 | Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services Limited | Indigenous Employment Initiative Program | Recipient based here | $530,150 |
| GA574894 | Gwandalan Early Learning Centre | ECEC Worker Retention Payment | Delivered here | $106,000 |
See every grant award in Dobell →
Member
| Member | Emma McBride (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health |
Voting attendance
91.3% (1,910 of 2,093 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $682,993 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $214,768 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $-5 |
| Office Facilities | $160,445 |
| Office Administration | $110,688 |
| Other Car Costs | $49,129 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $87,922 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $542 |
| Travel Allowance | $53,866 |
| Telecommunications | $4,485 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Assistant Minister (9 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 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.