Makin (SA)
Makin is a federal electoral division in SA covering 162.6 km², currently held by Tony Zappia (ALP). It is the 56th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 54th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $2.9m across 112 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Makin boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 162.6 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 173,757 |
| Population density | 1,068.48/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $722/week |
| Median household income | $1,515/week |
| Median family income | $1,848/week |
| Median rent | $320/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,500/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Makin compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 162.6 km², the 56th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 48% below the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 173,757, the 54th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 3% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,068.5/km², the 55th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2.0 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $722/week, the 37th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 7% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $320/week, the 42nd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 15% below the median of $375/week.
See all rankings (largest, most populous, highest income …) →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 123,639 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.5% (+0.3 swing) |
| Informal vote | 6.17% (+2.04 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Tony Zappia (ALP) 64.66% (margin 14.7pts) (+3.86 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 64.66% (margin 14.7pts) (+3.86 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Zappia ★ | Australian Labor Party | 50,764 | 47.82% | +1.52pts |
| Irena Zagladov | Liberal | 23,871 | 22.49% | -8.95pts |
| Samuel Moore | The Greens | 13,134 | 12.37% | +0.93pts |
| Alison Dew-Fennell | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,152 | 6.74% | +2pts |
| Mark Aldridge | Trumpet of Patriots | 4,263 | 4.02% | +2.25pts |
| Sue Nancarrow | Family First | 3,521 | 3.32% | +3.32pts |
| Geoff Russell | Animal Justice Party | 2,524 | 2.38% | +2.38pts |
| Amelie Hanna | FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whistleblower Protection | Innovation | 919 | 0.87% | +0.87pts |
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 Makin.
| Total value | $2,892,357 (112 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $2,835,042 (77 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $57,315 (35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Tea Tree Gully | 1 | $2,000,000 |
| DARONMONT TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD | 1 | $187,490 |
| DEWC SERVICES PTY LTD | 1 | $50,304 |
| Goodstart Early Learning Parafield Gardens | 1 | $33,051 |
| FLIGHT TRAINING ADELAIDE PTY LTD | 5 | $25,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA576234 | City of Tea Tree Gully | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $2,000,000 |
| GA580388 | DARONMONT TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $187,490 |
| GA581596 | DEWC SERVICES PTY LTD | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $50,304 |
| GA571550 | Goodstart Early Learning Parafield Gardens | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $33,051 |
| GA570602 | King's Early Learners | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $22,609 |
See every grant award in Makin →
Member
| Member | Tony Zappia (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
94.5% (3,176 of 3,361 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $429,806 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $49,297 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $142,857 |
| Office Administration | $136,334 |
| Other Car Costs | $11,692 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $40,257 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $157 |
| Travel Allowance | $37,231 |
| Telecommunications | $5,313 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | SA (10 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban (98 electorates) |
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Other electorates in South Australia
Adelaide · Barker · Boothby · Grey · Hindmarsh · Kingston · Mayo · Spence · Sturt
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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.