Indi (VIC)
Indi is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 29,189.8 km², currently held by Helen Haines (IND). It is the 22nd largest of 150 divisions by area and the 34th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $4.6m across 88 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Indi boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 29,189.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 156,620 |
| Population density | 5.37/km² |
| Median age | 45 |
| Median personal income | $736/week |
| Median household income | $1,367/week |
| Median family income | $1,794/week |
| Median rent | $270/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,408/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Indi compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 29,189.8 km², the 22nd largest of 150 divisions with data; 93.9 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 156,620, the 34th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 7% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 5.4/km², the 23rd least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $736/week, the 49th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 5% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $270/week, the 19th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 28% below the median of $375/week.
Where Indi is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Federal electorates with the lowest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 120,774 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.77% (+3.79 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.6% (+0.13 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Helen Haines (IND) 58.64% (margin 8.6pts) (-0.3 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 56.66% (margin 6.7pts) (-1.4 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Haines ★ | Independent | 44,723 | 42.29% | +1.61pts |
| James Trenery | Liberal | 32,475 | 30.71% | +0.19pts |
| Mitch Bridges | Australian Labor Party | 8,824 | 8.34% | -0.25pts |
| Athol Thomas | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,611 | 7.2% | +1.92pts |
| Alysia Regan | The Greens | 3,839 | 3.63% | +0.06pts |
| Ben Howman | Legalise Cannabis Party | 3,163 | 2.99% | +2.99pts |
| Michael White | Family First | 1,901 | 1.8% | +1.8pts |
| Tim Quilty | Libertarian | 1,705 | 1.61% | +1.61pts |
| Mark Mcfarlane | Independent | 1,520 | 1.44% | +1.44pts |
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 Indi.
| Total value | $4,604,686 (88 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $388,039 (54 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $4,216,647 (34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Up 2 Us Landscare Alliance Inc. | 1 | $1,492,700 |
| The Centre for Continuing Education Inc. | 1 | $996,820 |
| Albury-Wodonga Volunteer Resource Bureau Inc. | 1 | $568,838 |
| Goorambat Veterans' Retreat Incorporated | 3 | $488,995 |
| Victorian YMCA Community Programming Pty Ltd | 1 | $363,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA577494 | Up 2 Us Landscare Alliance Inc. | Scaling Success | Recipient based here | $1,492,700 |
| GA572507 | The Centre for Continuing Education Inc. | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $996,820 |
| GA572533 | Albury-Wodonga Volunteer Resource Bureau Inc. | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $568,838 |
| GA583435 | Goorambat Veterans' Retreat Incorporated | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $447,995 |
| GA579805 | Victorian YMCA Community Programming Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $363,000 |
See every grant award in Indi →
Member
| Member | Helen Haines (IND) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
92.2% (1,507 of 1,634 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $672,550 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $96,543 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $220,278 |
| Office Administration | $298,412 |
| Other Car Costs | $26,673 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $3,880 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $22,803 |
| Telecommunications | $3,961 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² (17 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.