La Trobe (VIC)
La Trobe is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 1,303.1 km², currently held by Jason Wood (LP). It is the 53rd largest of 150 divisions by area and the 68th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $2.5m across 70 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the La Trobe boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
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 |
How La Trobe compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 1,303.1 km², the 53rd largest of 150 divisions with data; 4.2 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 169,469, the 68th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 1% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 130.1/km², the 52nd least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 25% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $852/week, the 48th highest of 149 divisions with data; 10% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $375/week, the 73rd highest of 149 divisions with data; in line with the median of $375/week.
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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 |
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 La Trobe.
| Total value | $2,476,514 (70 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $2,345,775 (27 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $130,739 (43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DEFENDTEX PTY LTD | 1 | $1,100,000 |
| HOSICO ENGINEERING GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | $1,100,000 |
| The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | 1 | $51,876 |
| Sports DS Pty Ltd | 1 | $48,000 |
| Clyde Creek PS TheirCare | 1 | $12,115 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA576930 | DEFENDTEX PTY LTD | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $1,100,000 |
| GA591450 | HOSICO ENGINEERING GROUP PTY LTD | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $1,100,000 |
| GA579993 | The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $51,876 |
| GA577028 | Sports DS Pty Ltd | ECEC Worker Retention Payment | Delivered here | $48,000 |
| GA573308 | Clyde Creek PS TheirCare | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $12,115 |
See every grant award in La Trobe →
Member
| Member | Jason Wood (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
73.3% (2,308 of 3,147 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $535,547 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 (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 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.