Hawke (VIC)
Hawke is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 1,985.8 km², currently held by Sam Rae (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 1,985.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 165,389 |
| Population density | 83.28/km² |
| Median age | 35 |
| Median personal income | $777/week |
| Median household income | $1,738/week |
| Median family income | $2,008/week |
| Median rent | $341/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,733/month |
| Average household size | 2.8 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 118,785 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.13% (+7.84 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.09% (-4.05 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Sam Rae (ALP) 57.63% (margin 7.6pts) (+0.01 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 57.63% (margin 7.6pts) (+0.01 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Rae ★ | Australian Labor Party | 40,619 | 39.13% | +2.4pts |
| Simmone Cottom | Liberal | 31,383 | 30.23% | +3.88pts |
| Sarah Newman | The Greens | 10,178 | 9.8% | +0.87pts |
| Matthew Katselis | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 10,035 | 9.67% | +4.08pts |
| Devon Starbuck | Legalise Cannabis Party | 5,177 | 4.99% | +4.99pts |
| Melanie Milutinovic | Family First | 4,356 | 4.2% | +4.2pts |
| Fiona Adin-James | Animal Justice Party | 2,069 | 1.99% | +1.99pts |
Member
| Member | Sam Rae (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Aged Care and Seniors |
Voting attendance
83.3% (669 of 803 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $922,582 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $341,240 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $255,461 |
| Office Administration | $193,498 |
| Other Car Costs | $58,861 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $41,909 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $29,168 |
| Telecommunications | $2,444 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Cabinet Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Sam Rae 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.