Lyne (NSW)
Lyne is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 16,088.9 km², currently held by Alison Penfold (NAT). It is the 26th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 35th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $4.6m across 135 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Lyne boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 16,088.9 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 157,347 |
| Population density | 9.78/km² |
| Median age | 51 |
| Median personal income | $600/week |
| Median household income | $1,173/week |
| Median family income | $1,448/week |
| Median rent | $325/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,625/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Lyne compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 16,088.9 km², the 26th largest of 150 divisions with data; 51.8 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 157,347, the 35th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 6% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 9.8/km², the 26th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $600/week, the 5th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 23% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $325/week, the 44th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 13% below the median of $375/week.
Where Lyne is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Federal electorates with the lowest median income. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 129,584 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.86% (+2.3 swing) |
| Informal vote | 9.12% (+2.53 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Alison Penfold (NP) 59.78% (margin 9.8pts) (-4.02 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 59.78% (margin 9.8pts) (+4.02 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Penfold ★ | The Nationals | 39,629 | 36.24% | -7.27pts |
| Digby Wilson | Labor | 21,667 | 19.81% | -1.66pts |
| Jeremy Miller | Independent | 16,943 | 15.49% | +15.49pts |
| Colin Hughes | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 9,174 | 8.39% | +0.46pts |
| Tom Ferrier | The Greens | 6,977 | 6.38% | -1.47pts |
| Keys Manley | Legalise Cannabis Party | 5,995 | 5.48% | +5.48pts |
| Mark Alexander Hornshaw | Libertarian | 4,165 | 3.81% | +3.81pts |
| Cathy Charsley | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,690 | 2.46% | +2.46pts |
| David Masters | Family First | 1,662 | 1.52% | +1.52pts |
| Stephen John Burke | Citizens Party | 448 | 0.41% | +0.41pts |
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 Lyne.
| Total value | $4,607,116 (135 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $599,210 (80 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $4,007,906 (55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Halenvy Pty. Limited | 1 | $1,958,000 |
| Port Stephens Council | 3 | $1,064,726 |
| Manning Support Services Incorporated | 1 | $536,332 |
| COMMUNITY RESOURCES LIMITED | 1 | $184,796 |
| Valley Industries Limited | 1 | $78,435 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA577533 | Halenvy Pty. Limited | RC 1st Nations AC Infrastructure Sppt | Recipient based here | $1,958,000 |
| GA590780 | Port Stephens Council | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $660,000 |
| GA572540 | Manning Support Services Incorporated | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $536,332 |
| GA583610 | Port Stephens Council | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $396,000 |
| GA588088 | COMMUNITY RESOURCES LIMITED | Children and Schooling | Recipient based here | $184,796 |
See every grant award in Lyne →
Member
| Member | Alison Penfold (NAT) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
73.2% (194 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $611,945 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $64,654 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $131,492 |
| Office Administration | $321,656 |
| Other Car Costs | $34,272 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $26,211 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $394 |
| Travel Allowance | $30,636 |
| Telecommunications | $2,631 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² (17 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 electorates) |
Previous / next in New South Wales (alphabetical): ← Lindsay · Macarthur →
Other electorates in New South Wales
Banks · Barton · Bennelong · Berowra · Blaxland · Bradfield · Calare · Chifley · Cook · Cowper · Cunningham · Dobell · Eden-Monaro · Farrer · Fowler · Gilmore · Grayndler · Greenway · Hughes · Hume · Hunter · Kingsford Smith · Lindsay · Macarthur · Mackellar · Macquarie · McMahon · Mitchell · New England · Newcastle · Page · Parkes · Parramatta · Paterson · Reid · Richmond · Riverina · Robertson · Shortland · Sydney · Warringah · Watson · Wentworth · Werriwa · Whitlam
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Alison Penfold on Political Gadgets
← Back to the full comparison table
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.