Makin (SA)
Makin is a federal electoral division in SA covering 162.6 km², currently held by Tony Zappia (ALP).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | Tony Zappia (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
94.4% (3,136 of 3,321 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $423,137 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 |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | SA |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Tony Zappia 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.