Gippsland (VIC)
Gippsland is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 33,319.5 km², currently held by Darren Chester (NAT).
Statistics
| Area | 33,319.5 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 154,357 |
| Population density | 4.63/km² |
| Median age | 46 |
| Median personal income | $644/week |
| Median household income | $1,238/week |
| Median family income | $1,598/week |
| Median rent | $250/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,300/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 118,075 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.03% (+3.67 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.59% (+0.63 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Darren Chester (NP) 69.36% (margin 19.4pts) (-1.21 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 69.36% (margin 19.4pts) (+1.21 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Chester ★ | The Nationals | 55,036 | 52.54% | -1.6pts |
| Sonny Stephens | Australian Labor Party | 22,291 | 21.28% | +2.05pts |
| Gregory Hansford | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 15,118 | 14.43% | +5.07pts |
| Rochelle Hine | The Greens | 8,897 | 8.49% | +0.02pts |
| Simon Wilson | Libertarian | 3,416 | 3.26% | +3.26pts |
Member
| Member | Darren Chester (NAT) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs |
Voting attendance
83.2% (2,691 of 3,234 possible votes), 1 vote against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $635,075 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $72,706 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $160,276 |
| Office Administration | $259,742 |
| Other Car Costs | $63,325 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $25,544 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $379 |
| Travel Allowance | $46,822 |
| Telecommunications | $6,282 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Cabinet |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Darren Chester 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.