McEwen (VIC)
McEwen is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 2,288.0 km², currently held by Rob Mitchell (ALP). It is the 49th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 50th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $952.7k across 76 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the McEwen boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 2,288.0 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 159,894 |
| Population density | 69.88/km² |
| Median age | 36 |
| Median personal income | $881/week |
| Median household income | $2,094/week |
| Median family income | $2,303/week |
| Median rent | $381/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000/month |
| Average household size | 2.9 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How McEwen compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 2,288.0 km², the 49th largest of 150 divisions with data; 7.4 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 159,894, the 50th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 5% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 69.9/km², the 48th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 13% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $881/week, the 41st highest of 149 divisions with data; 13% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $381/week, the 65th highest of 149 divisions with data; 2% above the median of $375/week.
See all rankings (largest, most populous, highest income …) →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 117,921 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93.54% (+9.11 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.16% (+1.18 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Rob Mitchell (ALP) 54.76% (margin 4.8pts) (+0.94 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 54.76% (margin 4.8pts) (+0.94 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Mitchell ★ | Australian Labor Party | 39,079 | 37.35% | +0.13pts |
| Jason Mcclintock | Liberal | 34,023 | 32.52% | -0.24pts |
| Marley Mcrae Mcleod | The Greens | 11,611 | 11.1% | -2.95pts |
| Jeremy Johnson | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 6,869 | 6.57% | +0.99pts |
| Tom Forrest | Legalise Cannabis Party | 4,057 | 3.88% | +3.88pts |
| Ali Antoniou | Gerard Rennick People First | 3,538 | 3.38% | +3.38pts |
| Julio G Valencia | Family First | 2,499 | 2.39% | +2.39pts |
| Chloe Nicolosi | Animal Justice Party | 2,100 | 2.01% | +2.01pts |
| Erin Mcgrath | FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whistleblower Protection | Innovation | 840 | 0.8% | +0.8pts |
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 McEwen.
| Total value | $952,710 (76 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $617,400 (53 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $335,310 (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Whittlesea Showgrounds and Recreation Reserves Committee of Management | 1 | $185,000 |
| Creative Ranges Foundation Ltd | 1 | $141,450 |
| Gumboots Early Learning Riddells Creek | 1 | $107,000 |
| A.E.A. Ethnic Publishers Pty. Ltd. | 1 | $105,350 |
| Jindi Kindergarten and Extended Care | 2 | $28,362 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA576105 | Whittlesea Showgrounds and Recreation Reserves Committee of Management | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $185,000 |
| GA577729 | Creative Ranges Foundation Ltd | Saluting Their Service Commemorations Grants | Recipient based here | $141,450 |
| GA574886 | Gumboots Early Learning Riddells Creek | ECEC Worker Retention Payment | Delivered here | $107,000 |
| GA568226 | A.E.A. Ethnic Publishers Pty. Ltd. | Independent Multicultural Media Transformation and Sustainability | Recipient based here | $105,350 |
| GA570380 | Mandalay Early Learning Centre | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $21,597 |
See every grant award in McEwen →
Member
| Member | Rob Mitchell (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
81.4% (2,457 of 3,017 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $579,901 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $62,425 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $159,164 |
| Office Administration | $264,632 |
| Other Car Costs | $35,987 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $32,049 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $20,134 |
| Telecommunications | $5,228 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 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.