Holt (VIC)
Holt is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 252.2 km², currently held by Cassandra Fernando (ALP). It is the 70th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 25th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $12.1m across 45 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Holt boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 252.2 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 187,255 |
| Population density | 742.49/km² |
| Median age | 33 |
| Median personal income | $788/week |
| Median household income | $1,888/week |
| Median family income | $1,988/week |
| Median rent | $380/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,900/month |
| Average household size | 3.1 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
How Holt compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 252.2 km², the 70th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 19% below the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 187,255, the 25th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 11% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 742.5/km², the 66th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 42% above the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $788/week, the 69th highest of 149 divisions with data; 1% above 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 | 112,953 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.33% (+9.49 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.8% (-2.76 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Cassandra Fernando (ALP) 64.03% (margin 14.0pts) (+6.92 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 64.03% (margin 14.0pts) (+6.92 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassandra Fernando ★ | Australian Labor Party | 44,686 | 45.03% | +4.22pts |
| Annette Samuel | Liberal | 24,840 | 25.03% | -4.51pts |
| Payal Tiwari | The Greens | 11,122 | 11.21% | +2.66pts |
| Trevor Hammond | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 8,655 | 8.72% | +3.85pts |
| Shane Foreman | Family First | 5,185 | 5.23% | +5.23pts |
| Riley Aickin | Legalise Cannabis Party | 4,745 | 4.78% | +4.78pts |
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 Holt.
| Total value | $12,064,521 (45 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $11,310,571 (25 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $753,950 (20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Casey City Council | 1 | $10,680,000 |
| Finemarks Australia Pty Ltd | 1 | $550,000 |
| ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS BOARD | 1 | $398,563 |
| Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre Inc. | 1 | $165,000 |
| VINAYAK03 PTY LTD | 2 | $73,001 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA575779 | Casey City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $10,680,000 |
| GA568200 | Finemarks Australia Pty Ltd | Independent Multicultural Media Transformation and Sustainability | Recipient based here | $550,000 |
| GA568168 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS BOARD | Australian Heritage Grants Program | Delivered here | $398,563 |
| GA580479 | Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre Inc. | CCCF Open Competitive Capital Support | Recipient based here | $165,000 |
| GA581605 | VINAYAK03 PTY LTD | ECEC workforce grants | Delivered here | $68,086 |
See every grant award in Holt →
Member
| Member | Cassandra Fernando (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
88.4% (745 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $627,377 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $94,280 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $220,785 |
| Office Administration | $240,884 |
| Other Car Costs | $25,101 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $22,150 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $14,572 |
| Telecommunications | $1,547 |
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.