Eden-Monaro (NSW)
Eden-Monaro is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 31,915.6 km², currently held by Kristy McBain (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 31,915.6 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 161,530 |
| Population density | 5.06/km² |
| Median age | 43 |
| Median personal income | $873/week |
| Median household income | $1,720/week |
| Median family income | $2,186/week |
| Median rent | $320/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,820/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 121,376 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93.84% (+0.95 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.98% (-0.48 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Kristy Mcbain (ALP) 57.21% (margin 7.2pts) (+1.13 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 57.21% (margin 7.2pts) (+1.13 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristy Mcbain ★ | Labor | 46,088 | 43.04% | +4.54pts |
| Jo Van Der Plaat | Liberal | 34,142 | 31.88% | -2.49pts |
| Emma Goward | The Greens | 10,739 | 10.03% | +1.45pts |
| Richard Graham | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,451 | 6.96% | +2.59pts |
| Wade Ewart Cox | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,587 | 2.42% | +2.42pts |
| Andrew Evan Thaler | Independent | 2,499 | 2.33% | +0.69pts |
| Fraser Buchanan | HEART Party | 1,881 | 1.76% | +1.05pts |
| Brian Fisher | Independent | 1,701 | 1.59% | +1.59pts |
Member
| Member | Kristy McBain (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Emergency Management Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories |
Voting attendance
82.3% (1,029 of 1,250 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $737,260 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $102,119 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $11,395 |
| Office Facilities | $242,352 |
| Office Administration | $258,771 |
| Other Car Costs | $48,226 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $20,956 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $3,259 |
| Travel Allowance | $46,084 |
| Telecommunications | $4,100 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Cabinet Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Kristy McBain 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.