Gorton (VIC)
Gorton is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 207.6 km², currently held by Alice Jordan-Baird (ALP).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | Alice Jordan-Baird (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
97.8% (220 of 225 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $612,424 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 |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Alice Jordan-Baird 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.