Gellibrand (VIC)
Gellibrand is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 144.3 km², currently held by Tim Watts (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 144.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 189,984 |
| Population density | 1,316.96/km² |
| Median age | 35 |
| Median personal income | $936/week |
| Median household income | $2,159/week |
| Median family income | $2,422/week |
| Median rent | $392/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,100/month |
| Average household size | 2.8 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 118,962 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.41% (+7.81 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.25% (-1.72 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Tim Watts (ALP) 65.1% (margin 15.1pts) (+3.9 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 65.1% (margin 15.1pts) (+3.9 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Watts ★ | Australian Labor Party | 49,044 | 46.62% | +3.81pts |
| Ben Reeson | Liberal | 27,539 | 26.18% | -1.03pts |
| Ponraj Krishna Pandi | The Greens | 17,933 | 17.05% | +1.47pts |
| Stephen Bennett | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 6,290 | 5.98% | +2.87pts |
| Jo Garcia | Family First | 4,396 | 4.18% | +4.18pts |
Member
| Member | Tim Watts (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
87.1% (2,156 of 2,475 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $490,953 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $71,873 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $8,993 |
| Office Facilities | $182,384 |
| Office Administration | $104,325 |
| Other Car Costs | $29,711 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $63,768 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $27,089 |
| Telecommunications | $2,810 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Tim Watts 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.