Mayo (SA)
Mayo is a federal electoral division in SA covering 9,135.4 km², currently held by Rebekha Sharkie (XEN). It is the 30th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 55th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $2.7m across 113 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Mayo boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 9,135.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 173,735 |
| Population density | 19.02/km² |
| Median age | 46 |
| Median personal income | $727/week |
| Median household income | $1,468/week |
| Median family income | $1,885/week |
| Median rent | $315/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,595/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Mayo compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 9,135.4 km², the 30th largest of 150 divisions with data; 29.4 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 173,735, the 55th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 3% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 19.0/km², the 32nd least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 4% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $727/week, the 41st lowest of 149 divisions with data; 7% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $315/week, the 35th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 16% below the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 137,818 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 94.17% (+0.49 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.55% (-1.5 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Rebekha Sharkie (XEN) 64.89% (margin 14.9pts) (+64.89 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 54.98% (margin 5.0pts) (+3.39 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebekha Sharkie ★ | Centre Alliance | 37,453 | 29.92% | -1.49pts |
| Zane Basic | Liberal | 29,551 | 23.61% | -3.42pts |
| Marisa Bell | Australian Labor Party | 26,718 | 21.34% | +3.23pts |
| Genevieve Dawson-Scott | The Greens | 17,048 | 13.62% | +1.83pts |
| Rebecca Hewett | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,493 | 5.99% | +1.88pts |
| Simeon Trump Bidwell | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,522 | 2.81% | +1.67pts |
| Ben Hackett | Family First | 3,397 | 2.71% | +2.71pts |
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 Mayo.
| Total value | $2,661,378 (113 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $375,768 (72 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $2,285,610 (41 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yartawarli Aboriginal Corporation Resource Agency | 1 | $559,995 |
| BLUE FARM INTELLIGENCE PTY LTD | 1 | $550,000 |
| Mount Barker District Council | 1 | $433,400 |
| Rural Support Service (Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network Incorporated) | 1 | $250,000 |
| Veteran's Wellness Foundation Pty. Ltd. | 1 | $246,900 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA568260 | Yartawarli Aboriginal Corporation Resource Agency | Natural Heritage Trust Indigenous Protected Areas - Round 1 | Recipient based here | $559,995 |
| GA568122 | BLUE FARM INTELLIGENCE PTY LTD | Traceability Grants Program (TGP) Round 4 | Recipient based here | $550,000 |
| GA572497 | Mount Barker District Council | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $433,400 |
| GA574926 | Rural Support Service (Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network Incorporated) | 2026 Networking for Cancer Equity | Recipient based here | $250,000 |
| GA588886 | Veteran's Wellness Foundation Pty. Ltd. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $246,900 |
See every grant award in Mayo →
Member
| Member | Rebekha Sharkie (XEN) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
77.2% (1,596 of 2,067 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $710,144 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $147,210 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $210,488 |
| Office Administration | $249,145 |
| Other Car Costs | $30,153 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $43,826 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $22,306 |
| Telecommunications | $7,015 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 electorates) |
| State | SA (10 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 electorates) |
Previous / next in South Australia (alphabetical): ← Makin · Spence →
Other electorates in South Australia
Adelaide · Barker · Boothby · Grey · Hindmarsh · Kingston · Makin · 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.