Lindsay (NSW)
Lindsay is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 325.1 km², currently held by Melissa McIntosh (LP).
Statistics
| Area | 325.1 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 187,851 |
| Population density | 577.9/km² |
| Median age | 35 |
| Median personal income | $866/week |
| Median household income | $1,868/week |
| Median family income | $2,177/week |
| Median rent | $395/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167/month |
| Average household size | 2.7 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 121,306 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 90.82% (+4.26 swing) |
| Informal vote | 10.91% (+3.82 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Melissa Mcintosh (LP) 52.78% (margin 2.8pts) (-3.33 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 52.78% (margin 2.8pts) (+3.33 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Mcintosh ★ | Liberal | 39,003 | 39.74% | -6.68pts |
| Hollie Mclean | Labor | 31,502 | 32.1% | +0.19pts |
| Aaron David Mcallister | The Greens | 9,416 | 9.59% | +1.63pts |
| Christopher Buckley | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 6,736 | 6.86% | +0.86pts |
| Joseph O'Connor | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,994 | 3.05% | +3.05pts |
| Antony Victor Emmanuel | Family First | 2,413 | 2.46% | +2.46pts |
| Vanessa Blazi | Animal Justice Party | 1,910 | 1.95% | +1.95pts |
| Carl Halley | Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party | 1,844 | 1.88% | +1.88pts |
| Michelle Palmer | HEART Party | 1,229 | 1.25% | -0.71pts |
| Jim Saleam | Independent | 1,099 | 1.12% | +1.12pts |
Member
| Member | Melissa McIntosh (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for the NDIS Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services Shadow Minister for Women |
Voting attendance
78.2% (1,246 of 1,594 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $640,164 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $136,156 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $143,293 |
| Office Administration | $294,503 |
| Other Car Costs | $33,290 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $2,633 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $28,466 |
| Telecommunications | $1,823 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Cabinet |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Melissa McIntosh 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.