La Trobe (VIC)
La Trobe is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 1,303.1 km², currently held by Jason Wood (LP).
Statistics
| Area | 1,303.1 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 169,469 |
| Population density | 130.05/km² |
| Median age | 34 |
| Median personal income | $852/week |
| Median household income | $1,976/week |
| Median family income | $2,170/week |
| Median rent | $375/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000/month |
| Average household size | 2.9 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 115,425 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.97% (+12.23 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.44% (-1.29 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Jason Wood (LP) 52.06% (margin 2.1pts) (-6.37 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 52.06% (margin 2.1pts) (+6.37 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Wood ★ | Liberal | 40,547 | 39.13% | -6.05pts |
| Jeff Springfield | Australian Labor Party | 33,289 | 32.13% | +5.9pts |
| Jamie Longmuir | The Greens | 13,386 | 12.92% | +2pts |
| Leo Panetta | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,956 | 7.68% | +2.63pts |
| Gregory Thomas Hardiman | Trumpet of Patriots | 4,727 | 4.56% | +3.58pts |
| Ron Malhotra | Family First | 3,713 | 3.58% | +3.58pts |
Member
| Member | Jason Wood (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
73.4% (2,280 of 3,107 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $534,596 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $115,261 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $140,597 |
| Office Administration | $184,415 |
| Other Car Costs | $38,040 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $31,262 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $497 |
| Travel Allowance | $21,063 |
| Telecommunications | $3,461 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Jason Wood 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.