Lindsay (NSW)
Lindsay is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 325.1 km², currently held by Melissa McIntosh (LP). It is the 74th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 23rd most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $14.3m across 128 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Lindsay boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
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 |
How Lindsay compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 325.1 km², the 74th largest of 150 divisions with data; 5% above the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 187,851, the 23rd most populous of 149 divisions with data; 12% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 577.9/km², the 73rd most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 11% above the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $866/week, the 45th highest of 149 divisions with data; 11% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $395/week, the 56th highest of 149 divisions with data; 5% above the median of $375/week.
See all rankings (largest, most populous, highest income …) →
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 |
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 Lindsay.
| Total value | $14,311,793 (128 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $8,524,964 (102 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $5,786,829 (26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Penrith City Council | 3 | $7,350,000 |
| Wentworth Healthcare Limited | 2 | $3,004,091 |
| Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia St Marys Outpost Sub-Branch Inc | 2 | $1,613,170 |
| Nzaus Group Pty Ltd | 1 | $606,243 |
| Bemsa Pty Limited | 1 | $384,999 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA588175 | Penrith City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $4,000,000 |
| GA588174 | Penrith City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $2,250,000 |
| GA568012 | Wentworth Healthcare Limited | Lived Experience Peer Workforce | Recipient based here | $2,117,500 |
| GA583431 | Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia St Marys Outpost Sub-Branch Inc | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $1,611,670 |
| GA576944 | Penrith City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $1,100,000 |
See every grant award in Lindsay →
Member
| Member | Melissa McIntosh (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for Women Shadow Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services |
Voting attendance
77.8% (1,271 of 1,634 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $640,639 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 (10 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 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.