Gorton (VIC)
Gorton is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 207.6 km², currently held by Alice Jordan-Baird (ALP). It is the 64th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 43rd most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $1.6m across 64 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Gorton boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 207.6 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 178,100 |
| Population density | 858.02/km² |
| Median age | 35 |
| Median personal income | $742/week |
| Median household income | $1,927/week |
| Median family income | $2,065/week |
| Median rent | $380/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,900/month |
| Average household size | 3.1 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
How Gorton compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 207.6 km², the 64th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 33% below the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 178,100, the 43rd most populous of 149 divisions with data; 6% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 858.0/km², the 64th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 64% above the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $742/week, the 50th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 5% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $380/week, the 67th highest of 149 divisions with data; 1% above the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 129,230 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.81% (+11.46 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.39% (-2.73 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Alice Jordan-Baird (ALP) 60.28% (margin 10.3pts) (+0.3 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 60.28% (margin 10.3pts) (+0.3 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Jordan-Baird ★ | Australian Labor Party | 48,834 | 43.05% | +1.74pts |
| John Fletcher | Liberal | 33,087 | 29.17% | +1.75pts |
| Thuc Bao Huynh | The Greens | 12,244 | 10.79% | +1.78pts |
| Alan Reid | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,137 | 6.29% | -0.98pts |
| Xavier Menta | Legalise Cannabis Party | 6,535 | 5.76% | +5.76pts |
| Kathrine Ashton | Family First | 4,216 | 3.72% | +3.72pts |
| Rob Mccathie | Libertarian | 1,377 | 1.21% | +1.21pts |
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 Gorton.
| Total value | $1,608,008 (64 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $460,362 (29 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $1,147,646 (35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brimbank Pre-School Association Inc. | 4 | $637,035 |
| The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | 2 | $315,359 |
| Melton City Council | 1 | $186,000 |
| Princip Pres Australia Pty Ltd | 1 | $104,500 |
| KPRH Fraser Rise | 1 | $65,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA579962 | Brimbank Pre-School Association Inc. | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $290,426 |
| GA580011 | Brimbank Pre-School Association Inc. | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $290,426 |
| GA587932 | Melton City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $186,000 |
| GA580018 | The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $181,390 |
| GA579897 | The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $133,969 |
See every grant award in Gorton →
Member
| Member | Alice Jordan-Baird (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
98.1% (260 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $615,152 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $62,366 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $231,390 |
| Office Administration | $242,224 |
| Other Car Costs | $22,084 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $28,599 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $24,171 |
| Telecommunications | $1,591 |
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.