Hawke (VIC)
Hawke is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 1,985.8 km², currently held by Sam Rae (ALP). It is the 51st largest of 150 divisions by area and the 68th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $1.0m across 64 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Hawke boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
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 |
How Hawke compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 1,985.8 km², the 51st largest of 150 divisions with data; 6.4 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 165,389, the 68th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 2% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 83.3/km², the 51st least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 16% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $777/week, the 74th lowest of 149 divisions with data; in line with the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $341/week, the 49th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 9% below the median of $375/week.
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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 |
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 Hawke.
| Total value | $1,032,333 (64 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $231,704 (20 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $800,630 (44 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. | 1 | $290,426 |
| The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | 2 | $239,899 |
| The Young Men's Christian Association of Ballarat | 1 | $206,155 |
| KIRRIP ABORIGINAL CORPORATION | 1 | $88,000 |
| Just Kids (Aust) Pty Ltd | 1 | $21,905 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA579866 | Brimbank Pre-School Association Inc. | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $290,426 |
| GA579935 | The Young Men's Christian Association of Ballarat | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $206,155 |
| GA579898 | The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $132,000 |
| GA579933 | The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $107,899 |
| GA568162 | KIRRIP ABORIGINAL CORPORATION | Grid Enhancing Technologies | Delivered here | $88,000 |
See every grant award in Hawke →
Member
| Member | Sam Rae (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Aged Care and Seniors |
Voting attendance
83.6% (705 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $922,515 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 | $58,795 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $41,909 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $29,168 |
| Telecommunications | $2,444 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Minister (outer ministry) (6 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 electorates) |
| State | VIC (38 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 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.