Gellibrand (VIC)
Gellibrand is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 144.3 km², currently held by Tim Watts (ALP). It is the 51st smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 16th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $2.3m across 47 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Gellibrand boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
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 |
How Gellibrand compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 144.3 km², the 51st smallest of 150 divisions with data; 46% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 189,984, the 16th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 13% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,317.0/km², the 47th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2.5 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $936/week, the 27th highest of 149 divisions with data; 20% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $392/week, the 58th highest of 149 divisions with data; 5% above the median of $375/week.
Where Gellibrand is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Most populous federal electorates. All rankings →
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 |
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 Gellibrand.
| Total value | $2,334,614 (47 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $599,818 (22 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $1,734,796 (25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thrive OSHC Pty Ltd | 8 | $1,681,900 |
| Hobsons Bay City Council | 1 | $462,000 |
| All 4 Kids Childcare & Early Learning Centre | 1 | $67,000 |
| D&R SERVICES PTY LTD | 1 | $21,000 |
| Guardian Childcare & Education Altona North | 1 | $8,263 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA579666 | Hobsons Bay City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $462,000 |
| GA583613 | Thrive OSHC Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $302,500 |
| GA583621 | Thrive OSHC Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $264,000 |
| GA583619 | Thrive OSHC Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $242,000 |
| GA583620 | Thrive OSHC Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $240,900 |
See every grant award in Gellibrand →
Member
| Member | Tim Watts (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
87.3% (2,196 of 2,515 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
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 (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 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.