Macarthur (NSW)
Macarthur is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 306.8 km², currently held by Mike Freelander (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 306.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 205,501 |
| Population density | 669.84/km² |
| Median age | 34 |
| Median personal income | $806/week |
| Median household income | $1,904/week |
| Median family income | $2,097/week |
| Median rent | $400/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,200/month |
| Average household size | 3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 115,008 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 90.19% (+7.03 swing) |
| Informal vote | 9.82% (+2.44 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Mike Freelander (ALP) 65.61% (margin 15.6pts) (+5.85 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 65.61% (margin 15.6pts) (+5.85 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Freelander ★ | Labor | 45,080 | 48.2% | +1.33pts |
| Binod Paudel | Liberal | 21,593 | 23.09% | -6.22pts |
| Frankie Scott | The Greens | 12,012 | 12.84% | +5.01pts |
| Gregory Grogan | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,336 | 7.84% | -0.14pts |
| Graham Ernest Charlesworth | Family First | 3,690 | 3.95% | +3.95pts |
| Connie Harvey | Libertarian | 2,443 | 2.61% | +2.61pts |
| Edward Palmer | FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whistleblower Protection | Innovation | 1,382 | 1.48% | +1.48pts |
Member
| Member | Mike Freelander (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
88.3% (1,813 of 2,053 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $426,029 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $58,428 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $144,930 |
| Office Administration | $175,803 |
| Other Car Costs | $8,641 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $3,543 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $29,773 |
| Telecommunications | $4,911 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Mike Freelander 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.