Macquarie (NSW)
Macquarie is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 4,387.3 km², currently held by Susan Templeman (ALP).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | Susan Templeman (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
91.1% (1,870 of 2,053 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $607,148 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 |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Susan Templeman 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.