Mallee (VIC)
Mallee is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 83,413.4 km², currently held by Anne Webster (NAT). It is the 12th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 74th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $6.7m across 58 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Mallee boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 83,413.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 167,639 |
| Population density | 2.01/km² |
| Median age | 45 |
| Median personal income | $662/week |
| Median household income | $1,220/week |
| Median family income | $1,590/week |
| Median rent | $230/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,083/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Mallee compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 83,413.4 km², the 12th largest of 150 divisions with data; 268.4 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 167,639, the 74th least populous of 149 divisions with data; in line with the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 2.0/km², the 12th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; under 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $662/week, the 17th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 15% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $230/week, the 4th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 39% below the median of $375/week.
Where Mallee is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Largest federal electorates by area · Federal electorates with the lowest median income · Federal electorates with the lowest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 121,604 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.48% (+3.82 swing) |
| Informal vote | 6.78% (+1.14 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Anne Webster (NP) 69.04% (margin 19.0pts) (+0.05 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 69.04% (margin 19.0pts) (-0.05 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Webster ★ | The Nationals | 51,553 | 49.71% | +0.62pts |
| Greg Olsen | Australian Labor Party | 19,839 | 19.13% | +2.37pts |
| Vaughan Williams | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 11,414 | 11.01% | +4.26pts |
| Nicole Rowan | The Greens | 9,477 | 9.14% | +3.8pts |
| Ashleigh Gray | Family First | 3,960 | 3.82% | +3.82pts |
| Adam Troy Veitch | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,810 | 3.67% | +3.67pts |
| Jeff Barry | Libertarian | 2,671 | 2.58% | +2.58pts |
| Chris Lahy | Citizens Party | 983 | 0.95% | +0.15pts |
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 Mallee.
| Total value | $6,681,190 (58 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $198,828 (25 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $6,482,363 (33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC | 2 | $2,376,688 |
| Mallee Catchment Management Authority | 1 | $1,498,880 |
| Northern Grampians Shire Council | 1 | $660,000 |
| Wimmera Catchment Management Authority | 1 | $616,000 |
| DE GARIS PRE-SCHOOL CENTRE INC. | 1 | $442,031 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA577503 | Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC | Future Drought Fund Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country | Recipient based here | $1,760,000 |
| GA577493 | Mallee Catchment Management Authority | Scaling Success | Recipient based here | $1,498,880 |
| GA579886 | Northern Grampians Shire Council | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $660,000 |
| GA588122 | Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC | Jobs, Land and the Economy | Recipient based here | $616,688 |
| GA577492 | Wimmera Catchment Management Authority | Scaling Success | Recipient based here | $616,000 |
See every grant award in Mallee →
Member
| Member | Anne Webster (NAT) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for Regional Communications Shadow Minister for Regional Health |
Voting attendance
75.0% (1,225 of 1,634 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $932,416 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $225,545 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $222,067 |
| Office Administration | $340,854 |
| Other Car Costs | $23,688 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $55,540 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $22,033 |
| Travel Allowance | $34,023 |
| Telecommunications | $3,083 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Minister (7 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² (17 electorates) |
| State | VIC (38 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.