Flinders (VIC)
Flinders is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 1,002.3 km², currently held by Zoe McKenzie (LP). It is the 60th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 14th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $1.4m across 77 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Flinders boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 1,002.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 150,355 |
| Population density | 150.02/km² |
| Median age | 48 |
| Median personal income | $745/week |
| Median household income | $1,479/week |
| Median family income | $1,964/week |
| Median rent | $375/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,949/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Flinders compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 1,002.3 km², the 60th largest of 150 divisions with data; 3.2 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 150,355, the 14th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 11% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 150.0/km², the 57th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 29% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $745/week, the 53rd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 4% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $375/week, the 73rd highest of 149 divisions with data; in line with the median of $375/week.
Where Flinders is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Least populous federal electorates. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 127,540 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93.44% (+1.65 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.56% (-1.75 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Zoe Mckenzie (LP) 52.29% (margin 2.3pts) (+52.29 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 54.78% (margin 4.8pts) (+1.38 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Mckenzie ★ | Liberal | 47,375 | 41.22% | -2.07pts |
| Sarah Race | Australian Labor Party | 25,622 | 22.29% | -0.56pts |
| Ben Smith | Independent | 24,406 | 21.24% | +21.24pts |
| Adam Frogley | The Greens | 7,305 | 6.36% | -3.15pts |
| Mike Brown | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 6,091 | 5.3% | +2.01pts |
| Jason Smart | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,144 | 2.74% | +2.25pts |
| Joseph Toscano | Independent | 980 | 0.85% | +0.85pts |
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 Flinders.
| Total value | $1,385,204 (77 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,306,069 (40 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $79,135 (37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | 2 | $700,000 |
| PARKS VICTORIA | 1 | $317,600 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR R & S BRINDLEY FAMILY TRUST | 1 | $88,000 |
| Crib Point Early Learning Centre | 1 | $21,344 |
| Guardian Childcare & Education Langwarrin South | 1 | $18,731 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA590754 | Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $450,000 |
| GA576902 | PARKS VICTORIA | Australian Heritage Grants Program | Delivered here | $317,600 |
| GA591445 | Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $250,000 |
| GA576080 | THE TRUSTEE FOR R & S BRINDLEY FAMILY TRUST | Grid Enhancing Technologies | Delivered here | $88,000 |
| GA573098 | Crib Point Early Learning Centre | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $21,344 |
See every grant award in Flinders →
Member
| Member | Zoe McKenzie (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Cabinet Secretary Shadow Assistant Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Co-Chair of the Coalition Policy Development Committee |
Voting attendance
61.6% (519 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $680,409 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $111,294 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $180,240 |
| Office Administration | $281,478 |
| Other Car Costs | $29,887 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $46,602 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $13 |
| Travel Allowance | $28,008 |
| Telecommunications | $2,887 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Minister (7 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 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.