Franklin (TAS)
Franklin is a federal electoral division in TAS covering 6,395.4 km², currently held by Julie Collins (ALP). It is the 39th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 5th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $2.7m across 62 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Franklin boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 6,395.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 111,833 |
| Population density | 17.49/km² |
| Median age | 41 |
| Median personal income | $775/week |
| Median household income | $1,536/week |
| Median family income | $1,910/week |
| Median rent | $350/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,517/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Franklin compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 6,395.4 km², the 39th largest of 150 divisions with data; 20.6 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 111,833, the 5th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 33% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 17.5/km², the 30th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 3% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $775/week, the 71st lowest of 149 divisions with data; in line with the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $350/week, the 60th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 7% below the median of $375/week.
Where Franklin is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Least populous federal electorates. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 83,693 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 94.16% (+0.75 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.97% (-1.96 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Julie Collins (ALP) 57.78% (margin 7.8pts) (+57.78 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 69.44% (margin 19.4pts) (+5.74 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Collins ★ | Australian Labor Party | 29,842 | 39.03% | +2.34pts |
| Peter George | Independent | 16,586 | 21.69% | +21.69pts |
| Josh Garvin | Liberal | 14,403 | 18.84% | -7.89pts |
| Owen Fitzgerald | The Greens | 8,016 | 10.48% | -6.88pts |
| Brendan Blomeley | Independent | 3,822 | 5% | +5pts |
| Stefan Popescu | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 3,793 | 4.96% | +2.11pts |
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 Franklin.
| Total value | $2,669,548 (62 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $144,843 (42 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $2,524,705 (20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline Tasmania Inc. | 2 | $1,544,115 |
| Cygnet Community Children's Centre Inc | 1 | $560,551 |
| South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation | 1 | $194,605 |
| Clarence City Council | 1 | $165,000 |
| Lindisfarne RSL Sub-Branch (Inc) | 1 | $27,048 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572557 | Lifeline Tasmania Inc. | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $1,396,632 |
| GA579915 | Cygnet Community Children's Centre Inc | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $560,551 |
| GA567475 | South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation | Jobs, Land and the Economy | Recipient based here | $194,605 |
| GA588577 | Clarence City Council | CCCF Open Competitive Capital Support | Recipient based here | $165,000 |
| GA572560 | Lifeline Tasmania Inc. | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $147,484 |
See every grant award in Franklin →
Member
| Member | Julie Collins (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry |
Voting attendance
87.5% (2,940 of 3,361 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,010,330 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $467,338 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $10,369 |
| Office Facilities | $162,093 |
| Office Administration | $186,369 |
| Other Car Costs | $32,031 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $108,808 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,953 |
| Travel Allowance | $36,865 |
| Telecommunications | $2,307 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Cabinet Minister (15 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 electorates) |
| State | TAS (5 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.