Holt (VIC)
Holt is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 252.2 km², currently held by Cassandra Fernando (ALP).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | Cassandra Fernando (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
87.8% (705 of 803 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $619,318 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 |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Cassandra Fernando 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.