Lalor (VIC)
Lalor is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 179.3 km², currently held by Joanne Ryan (ALP). It is the 61st smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 8th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $1.9m across 32 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Lalor boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 179.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 201,323 |
| Population density | 1,122.51/km² |
| Median age | 32 |
| Median personal income | $801/week |
| Median household income | $1,891/week |
| Median family income | $2,033/week |
| Median rent | $355/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,814/month |
| Average household size | 3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Lalor compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 179.3 km², the 61st smallest of 150 divisions with data; 42% below the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 201,323, the 8th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 20% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,122.5/km², the 54th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2.1 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $801/week, the 65th highest of 149 divisions with data; 3% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $355/week, the 63rd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 5% below the median of $375/week.
Where Lalor is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Most populous federal electorates. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 114,496 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 90.31% (+11.87 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.98% (-2.13 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Joanne Ryan (ALP) 63.21% (margin 13.2pts) (+0.42 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 63.21% (margin 13.2pts) (+0.42 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Ryan ★ | Australian Labor Party | 43,284 | 43.6% | -0.53pts |
| Mira D'Silva | Liberal | 25,869 | 26.06% | +1.14pts |
| Owen Parris | The Greens | 15,181 | 15.29% | +4.94pts |
| Jason Oosthuizen | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 6,986 | 7.04% | +3.06pts |
| Matthew Emerson | Family First | 4,578 | 4.61% | +4.61pts |
| Aijaz Moinuddin | Independent | 2,101 | 2.12% | -0.67pts |
| Patrizia Barcatta | Libertarian | 1,285 | 1.29% | +1.29pts |
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 Lalor.
| Total value | $1,923,246 (32 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,274,177 (14 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $649,069 (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| B M P ENGINEERING PTY LTD | 1 | $1,092,182 |
| The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | 6 | $531,696 |
| Africa Media Australia Limited | 1 | $90,000 |
| Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Lollipop Hill | 1 | $80,000 |
| ROSS & ROSA NOMINEES PTY LTD | 1 | $21,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA591456 | B M P ENGINEERING PTY LTD | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $1,092,182 |
| GA579781 | The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $138,380 |
| GA579880 | The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $119,212 |
| GA579986 | The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $114,510 |
| GA579773 | The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $103,598 |
See every grant award in Lalor →
Member
| Member | Joanne Ryan (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Chief Government Whip |
Voting attendance
91.3% (2,297 of 2,515 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $552,216 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $119,727 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $-594 |
| Office Facilities | $187,500 |
| Office Administration | $164,223 |
| Other Car Costs | $27,382 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $26,652 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $23 |
| Travel Allowance | $24,086 |
| Telecommunications | $3,217 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Other Office Holder (9 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.