Jagajaga (VIC)
Jagajaga is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 137.2 km², currently held by Kate Thwaites (ALP). It is the 48th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 43rd least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $10.8m across 62 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Jagajaga boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 137.2 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 158,869 |
| Population density | 1,157.85/km² |
| Median age | 41 |
| Median personal income | $929/week |
| Median household income | $2,109/week |
| Median family income | $2,583/week |
| Median rent | $400/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Jagajaga compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 137.2 km², the 48th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 44% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 158,869, the 43rd least populous of 149 divisions with data; 5% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,157.8/km², the 52nd most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2.2 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $929/week, the 32nd highest of 149 divisions with data; 19% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $400/week, the 41st highest of 149 divisions with data; 7% above the median of $375/week.
See all rankings (largest, most populous, highest income …) →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 121,269 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 94.33% (+2.2 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.87% (-0.93 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Kate Thwaites (ALP) 62.88% (margin 12.9pts) (+0.67 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 62.88% (margin 12.9pts) (+0.67 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Thwaites ★ | Australian Labor Party | 47,284 | 42.56% | +1.81pts |
| Chris Parr | Liberal | 32,724 | 29.45% | +0.21pts |
| Jy Sandford | The Greens | 17,334 | 15.6% | -1.09pts |
| Chris Kearney | Independent | 5,167 | 4.65% | +4.65pts |
| Leslie Ralph | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 4,297 | 3.87% | +1.56pts |
| Rae Rancie | Family First | 2,775 | 2.5% | +2.5pts |
| Abdi Mohamed | Independent | 1,518 | 1.37% | +1.37pts |
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 Jagajaga.
| Total value | $10,822,072 (62 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,278,517 (27 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $9,543,555 (35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St John of God Outreach Services | 1 | $9,214,128 |
| GEORGE LOVITT (MANUFACTURING) PROPRIETARY LIMITED | 1 | $1,100,000 |
| Institute for Breathing and Sleep | 2 | $259,330 |
| A TWO Z Childcare Centre Pty LTD | 2 | $37,511 |
| The Eltham College Foundation Ltd | 1 | $36,134 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572809 | St John of God Outreach Services | Disability Support for Older Australians | Recipient based here | $9,214,128 |
| GA576929 | GEORGE LOVITT (MANUFACTURING) PROPRIETARY LIMITED | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $1,100,000 |
| GA591511 | Institute for Breathing and Sleep | Independent Research Institutes Infrastructure Support Scheme | Recipient based here | $245,047 |
| GA581644 | The Eltham College Foundation Ltd | ECEC workforce grants | Delivered here | $36,134 |
| GA579437 | A TWO Z Childcare Centre Pty LTD | National CCTV Assessment | Delivered here | $34,000 |
See every grant award in Jagajaga →
Member
| Member | Kate Thwaites (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
77.1% (1,259 of 1,634 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $698,246 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $126,548 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $27,888 |
| Office Facilities | $177,291 |
| Office Administration | $270,972 |
| Other Car Costs | $24,260 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $38,914 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $23,961 |
| Telecommunications | $3,053 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | VIC (38 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.