Forrest (WA)
Forrest is a federal electoral division in WA covering 6,463.5 km², currently held by Ben Small (LP).
Statistics
| Area | 6,463.5 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 157,999 |
| Population density | 24.44/km² |
| Median age | 42 |
| Median personal income | $759/week |
| Median household income | $1,541/week |
| Median family income | $1,940/week |
| Median rent | $325/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,700/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 117,485 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 89.31% (+4.3 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.21% (-0.02 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Ben Small (LP) 52.24% (margin 2.2pts) (-1.95 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 52.24% (margin 2.2pts) (+1.95 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Small ★ | Liberal | 31,011 | 31.18% | -11.89pts |
| Tabitha Dowding | Australian Labor Party | 22,423 | 22.55% | -5.03pts |
| Sue Chapman | Independent | 18,206 | 18.31% | +18.31pts |
| Paul Van Der Mey | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 8,670 | 8.72% | +3.47pts |
| Georgia Beardman | The Greens (WA) Inc | 7,840 | 7.88% | -5.57pts |
| Aaron Peet | Legalise Cannabis Party | 5,131 | 5.16% | +5.16pts |
| Cam Parsons | The Nationals | 4,771 | 4.8% | +4.8pts |
| Peter Greenland | Trumpet of Patriots | 1,405 | 1.41% | +0.23pts |
Member
| Member | Ben Small (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Assistant Minister for Electoral Matters Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure |
Voting attendance
79.5% (697 of 877 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $774,253 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $110,649 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $183,024 |
| Office Administration | $299,657 |
| Other Car Costs | $27,840 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $109,767 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,094 |
| Travel Allowance | $37,706 |
| Telecommunications | $4,516 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Assistant Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | WA |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Ben Small 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.