Macquarie (NSW)
Macquarie is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 4,387.3 km², currently held by Susan Templeman (ALP). It is the 44th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 8th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $10.0m across 124 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Macquarie boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 4,387.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 145,330 |
| Population density | 33.13/km² |
| Median age | 42 |
| Median personal income | $838/week |
| Median household income | $1,857/week |
| Median family income | $2,253/week |
| Median rent | $400/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Macquarie compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 4,387.3 km², the 44th largest of 150 divisions with data; 14.1 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 145,330, the 8th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 14% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 33.1/km², the 43rd least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 6% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $838/week, the 52nd highest of 149 divisions with data; 8% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $400/week, the 41st highest of 149 divisions with data; 7% above the median of $375/week.
Where Macquarie is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Least populous federal electorates. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 121,939 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93.87% (+1.78 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.16% (-0.88 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Susan Templeman (ALP) 57.71% (margin 7.7pts) (+1.38 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 57.71% (margin 7.7pts) (+1.38 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Templeman ★ | Labor | 46,773 | 42.64% | +0.83pts |
| Mike Creed | Liberal | 34,643 | 31.58% | -4.31pts |
| Terry Morgan | The Greens | 13,666 | 12.46% | +2.99pts |
| Matthew Jacobson | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 9,587 | 8.74% | +3.56pts |
| Roger Gerard Bowen | Family First | 3,226 | 2.94% | +2.94pts |
| Joaquim Eduardo De Lima | Libertarian | 1,810 | 1.65% | +1.65pts |
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 Macquarie.
| Total value | $10,046,849 (124 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $8,259,294 (84 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $1,787,555 (40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Western Sydney University | 8 | $7,469,525 |
| Belong Blue Mountains Incorporated | 2 | $587,090 |
| Bayala Aboriginal Corporation | 1 | $495,000 |
| Yanama Budyari Gumada Aboriginal Corporation | 1 | $424,611 |
| WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY | 1 | $372,935 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA575455 | Western Sydney University | Linkage Projects | Delivered here | $1,498,949 |
| GA589869 | Western Sydney University | ARC Future Fellowships | Delivered here | $1,321,105 |
| GA589873 | Western Sydney University | ARC Future Fellowships | Delivered here | $1,167,141 |
| GA589969 | Western Sydney University | ARC Future Fellowships | Delivered here | $1,073,063 |
| GA590091 | Western Sydney University | ARC Future Fellowships | Delivered here | $989,844 |
See every grant award in Macquarie →
Member
| Member | Susan Templeman (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
91.3% (1,910 of 2,093 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $607,362 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $138,922 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $20 |
| Office Facilities | $187,125 |
| Office Administration | $200,791 |
| Other Car Costs | $30,506 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $16,304 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $29,539 |
| Telecommunications | $3,939 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 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.