Dunkley (VIC)
Dunkley is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 148.0 km², currently held by Jodie Belyea (ALP). It is the 52nd smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 38th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $8.4m across 64 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Dunkley boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 148.0 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 158,012 |
| Population density | 1,067.36/km² |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median personal income | $819/week |
| Median household income | $1,718/week |
| Median family income | $2,169/week |
| Median rent | $360/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,898/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Dunkley compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 148.0 km², the 52nd smallest of 150 divisions with data; 48% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 158,012, the 38th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 6% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,067.4/km², the 56th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2.0 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $819/week, the 58th highest of 149 divisions with data; 5% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $360/week, the 66th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 4% below the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 124,350 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.27% (+3.34 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.85% (+0.2 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Jodie Belyea (ALP) 57.08% (margin 7.1pts) (+0.31 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 57.08% (margin 7.1pts) (+0.31 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodie Belyea ★ | Australian Labor Party | 41,792 | 38.28% | -2.17pts |
| Nathan Conroy | Liberal | 35,288 | 32.32% | +0.57pts |
| Matt Maber | The Greens | 12,649 | 11.59% | +0.97pts |
| Jessica Davis | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,494 | 6.86% | +3.87pts |
| Lisa Abbott | Legalise Cannabis Party | 5,243 | 4.8% | +4.8pts |
| Robert Thurley | Independent | 3,230 | 2.96% | +2.96pts |
| Peter Nicholes | Family First | 2,497 | 2.29% | +2.29pts |
| Andrew Gatley | FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whistleblower Protection | Innovation | 981 | 0.9% | +0.9pts |
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 Dunkley.
| Total value | $8,430,870 (64 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $2,995,257 (32 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $5,435,613 (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside Health | 7 | $3,092,216 |
| Frankston City Council | 2 | $2,725,000 |
| MiCare Ltd | 1 | $1,950,300 |
| Bunurong Land Council (Aboriginal Corporation) | 1 | $190,454 |
| Tijelo Pty Ltd | 1 | $149,993 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA579607 | Frankston City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $2,500,000 |
| GA579223 | Bayside Health | Home or community general respite | Recipient based here | $2,046,300 |
| GA572598 | MiCare Ltd | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $1,950,300 |
| GA579225 | Bayside Health | Community cottage respite | Recipient based here | $678,593 |
| GA588212 | Frankston City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $225,000 |
See every grant award in Dunkley →
Member
| Member | Jodie Belyea (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
94.3% (515 of 546 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $551,047 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $79,043 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $151,736 |
| Office Administration | $257,036 |
| Other Car Costs | $10,398 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $19,947 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $29 |
| Travel Allowance | $28,264 |
| Telecommunications | $1,586 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | VIC (38 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.