Hughes (NSW)
Hughes is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 387.8 km², currently held by David Moncrieff (ALP). It is the 72nd largest of 150 divisions by area and the 13th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $1.8m across 143 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Hughes boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 387.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 150,300 |
| Population density | 387.55/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $997/week |
| Median household income | $2,393/week |
| Median family income | $2,725/week |
| Median rent | $490/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,600/month |
| Average household size | 2.9 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Hughes compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 387.8 km², the 72nd largest of 150 divisions with data; 25% above the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 150,300, the 13th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 11% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 387.6/km², the 70th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 26% below the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $997/week, the 21st highest of 149 divisions with data; 28% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $490/week, the 12th highest of 149 divisions with data; 31% above the median of $375/week.
Where Hughes is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Least populous federal electorates · Federal electorates with the highest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 114,887 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93.57% (+1.48 swing) |
| Informal vote | 8.56% (+3.39 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | David Moncrieff (ALP) 53.06% (margin 3.1pts) (+6.52 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 53.06% (margin 3.1pts) (+6.52 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Moncrieff ★ | Labor | 38,331 | 39% | +11.08pts |
| Jenny Ware | Liberal | 35,831 | 36.45% | -3.95pts |
| Catherine Elizabeth Dyson | The Greens | 11,221 | 11.42% | +4.99pts |
| Deborah Swinbourn | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 5,253 | 5.34% | +1.89pts |
| Alex Scarfone | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,777 | 2.83% | +2.83pts |
| Nathaniel David Marsh | Family First | 2,379 | 2.42% | +2.42pts |
| Elvis Sinosic | Libertarian | 1,917 | 1.95% | +1.95pts |
| David A W Miller | Citizens Party | 586 | 0.6% | +0.6pts |
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 Hughes.
| Total value | $1,769,046 (143 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $751,238 (99 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $1,017,808 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Campbelltown City Council | 2 | $682,440 |
| Sutherland Shire Family Services (The Family Co) | 1 | $126,284 |
| Kinder-Kare Early Childhood Learning Centre | 2 | $119,099 |
| Desi Australia Pty Ltd | 1 | $110,000 |
| Sutherland Shire Council | 1 | $35,391 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA579870 | Campbelltown City Council | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $660,000 |
| GA576161 | Sutherland Shire Family Services (The Family Co) | Family Support Funding Program (FSFP) | Recipient based here | $126,284 |
| GA578221 | Kinder-Kare Early Childhood Learning Centre | ECEC Worker Retention Payment | Delivered here | $117,000 |
| GA568250 | Desi Australia Pty Ltd | Independent Multicultural Media Transformation and Sustainability | Recipient based here | $110,000 |
| GA582834 | Sutherland Shire Council | ECEC workforce grants | Delivered here | $35,391 |
See every grant award in Hughes →
Member
| Member | David Moncrieff (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
100.0% (265 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $446,049 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $49,198 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $128,080 |
| Office Administration | $230,584 |
| Other Car Costs | $10,199 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $3,769 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $22,448 |
| Telecommunications | $1,772 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 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.