Eden-Monaro (NSW)
Eden-Monaro is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 31,915.6 km², currently held by Kristy McBain (ALP). It is the 21st largest of 150 divisions by area and the 55th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $9.0m across 75 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Eden-Monaro boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
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 |
How Eden-Monaro compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 31,915.6 km², the 21st largest of 150 divisions with data; 102.7 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 161,530, the 55th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 4% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 5.1/km², the 20th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; under 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $873/week, the 42nd highest of 149 divisions with data; 12% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $320/week, the 42nd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 15% below the median of $375/week.
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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 |
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 Eden-Monaro.
| Total value | $8,955,236 (75 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $7,872,475 (35 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $1,082,761 (40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council | 3 | $3,255,000 |
| Snowy Monaro Regional Council | 1 | $3,100,000 |
| Bega Valley Shire Council | 1 | $750,000 |
| Goulburn Mulwaree Council | 1 | $500,000 |
| UCA-Uniting Care Merimbula | 1 | $487,575 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA591437 | Snowy Monaro Regional Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $3,100,000 |
| GA575783 | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $1,645,000 |
| GA578173 | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $1,600,000 |
| GA575257 | Bega Valley Shire Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $750,000 |
| GA579732 | Goulburn Mulwaree Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $500,000 |
See every grant award in Eden-Monaro →
Member
| Member | Kristy McBain (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government Minister for Emergency Management |
Voting attendance
81.9% (1,057 of 1,290 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
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 | Minister (outer ministry) (6 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² (17 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 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.