Indi (VIC)
Indi is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 29,189.8 km², currently held by Helen Haines (IND).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | Helen Haines (IND) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
94.2% (1,501 of 1,594 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
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 |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Helen Haines 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.