Mackellar (NSW)
Mackellar is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 243.0 km², currently held by Sophie Scamps (IND).
Statistics
| Area | 243.0 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 155,387 |
| Population density | 639.56/km² |
| Median age | 43 |
| Median personal income | $1,018/week |
| Median household income | $2,420/week |
| Median family income | $2,908/week |
| Median rent | $600/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $3,033/month |
| Average household size | 2.7 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 129,339 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93.35% (+1.66 swing) |
| Informal vote | 7.37% (+3.61 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Sophie Scamps (IND) 55.66% (margin 5.7pts) (+3.89 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 53.66% (margin 3.7pts) (+4.21 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Scamps ★ | Independent | 42,482 | 37.98% | +4.26pts |
| James Brown | Liberal | 39,647 | 35.45% | -5.06pts |
| Jeffrey Quinn | Labor | 13,499 | 12.07% | +3.7pts |
| Ethan Hrnjak | The Greens | 6,858 | 6.13% | -0.21pts |
| Brad Hayman | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 2,825 | 2.53% | -0.13pts |
| Lisa Cotton | Independent | 2,297 | 2.05% | +2.05pts |
| Justin Addison | Libertarian | 1,949 | 1.74% | +1.74pts |
| Amber Robertson | Trumpet of Patriots | 1,588 | 1.42% | +1.42pts |
| Mandeep Singh | Independent | 702 | 0.63% | +0.63pts |
Member
| Member | Sophie Scamps (IND) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
87.3% (701 of 803 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $654,440 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $95,982 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $3,701 |
| Office Facilities | $232,763 |
| Office Administration | $253,760 |
| Other Car Costs | $25,117 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $19,108 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $22,146 |
| Telecommunications | $1,862 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Sophie Scamps 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.