Jagajaga (VIC)
Jagajaga is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 137.2 km², currently held by Kate Thwaites (ALP).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | Kate Thwaites (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
76.5% (1,219 of 1,594 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $692,886 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 |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Kate Thwaites 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.