Kingsford Smith (NSW)
Kingsford Smith is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 93.4 km², currently held by Matt Thistlethwaite (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 93.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 181,933 |
| Population density | 1,947.89/km² |
| Median age | 36 |
| Median personal income | $1,042/week |
| Median household income | $2,196/week |
| Median family income | $2,725/week |
| Median rent | $550/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,870/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 1 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 117,399 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 89.66% (+0.22 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.82% (+1.05 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Matt Thistlethwaite (ALP) 67.19% (margin 17.2pts) (+3.88 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 67.19% (margin 17.2pts) (+3.88 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thistlethwaite ★ | Labor | 50,346 | 50.79% | +3.45pts |
| Brad Cole | Liberal | 25,924 | 26.15% | -3.46pts |
| Keiron Brown | The Greens | 13,440 | 13.56% | -2.2pts |
| Mark Jelic | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 5,865 | 5.92% | +2.44pts |
| Elsa Parker | Independent | 3,557 | 3.59% | +3.59pts |
Member
| Member | Matt Thistlethwaite (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Assistant Minister for Immigration |
Voting attendance
85.1% (2,710 of 3,183 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,175,736 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $265,227 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $94,388 |
| Office Facilities | $387,689 |
| Office Administration | $282,845 |
| Other Car Costs | $74,798 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $39,957 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $372 |
| Travel Allowance | $27,446 |
| Telecommunications | $3,013 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Assistant Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | Under 100 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Matt Thistlethwaite 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.