Hunter (NSW)
Hunter is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 7,309.3 km², currently held by Dan Repacholi (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 7,309.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 174,420 |
| Population density | 23.86/km² |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median personal income | $730/week |
| Median household income | $1,593/week |
| Median family income | $1,960/week |
| Median rent | $350/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,748/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 132,184 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.88% (+4.29 swing) |
| Informal vote | 8.05% (+0.68 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Dan Repacholi (ALP) 59.04% (margin 9.0pts) (+59.04 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 59.48% (margin 9.5pts) (+4.7 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Repacholi ★ | Labor | 48,582 | 43.5% | +4.07pts |
| Sue Gilroy | The Nationals | 20,290 | 18.17% | -6.51pts |
| Stuart Bonds | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 18,011 | 16.13% | +6.04pts |
| Louise Stokes | The Greens | 8,286 | 7.42% | -1.4pts |
| Andrew David Fenwick | Legalise Cannabis Party | 5,655 | 5.06% | +5.06pts |
| Suellen Wrightson | Trumpet of Patriots | 4,068 | 3.64% | +3.64pts |
| Paul Farrelly | Family First | 2,644 | 2.37% | +2.37pts |
| Kyle Boddan | Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party | 2,507 | 2.24% | +2.24pts |
| Victoria Davies | Animal Justice Party | 1,629 | 1.46% | -0.61pts |
Member
| Member | Dan Repacholi (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
92.5% (743 of 803 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $802,112 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $191,275 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $144,908 |
| Office Administration | $312,517 |
| Other Car Costs | $59,092 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $36,550 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $2,601 |
| Travel Allowance | $51,420 |
| Telecommunications | $3,748 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Dan Repacholi 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.