McMahon (NSW)
McMahon is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 178.4 km², currently held by Chris Bowen (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 178.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 175,649 |
| Population density | 984.47/km² |
| Median age | 36 |
| Median personal income | $602/week |
| Median household income | $1,593/week |
| Median family income | $1,786/week |
| Median rent | $410/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167/month |
| Average household size | 3.1 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 1 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 120,536 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 90.77% (+6.13 swing) |
| Informal vote | 10.58% (+0.81 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Chris Bowen (ALP) 59.02% (margin 9.0pts) (-1.46 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 59.02% (margin 9.0pts) (-1.46 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bowen ★ | Labor | 44,537 | 45.52% | -2.99pts |
| Carmen Lazar | Liberal | 26,218 | 26.8% | -1.31pts |
| Matthew Camenzuli | Independent | 9,613 | 9.83% | +9.83pts |
| Ben Hammond | The Greens | 8,923 | 9.12% | +3.02pts |
| Melissa Janicska | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 8,544 | 8.73% | +3.69pts |
Member
| Member | Chris Bowen (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Climate Change and Energy |
Voting attendance
89.7% (3,236 of 3,609 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,552,173 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $618,496 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $170,679 |
| Office Facilities | $405,705 |
| Office Administration | $235,623 |
| Other Car Costs | $46,588 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $36,375 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $7,269 |
| Travel Allowance | $28,098 |
| Telecommunications | $3,339 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Cabinet Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Chris Bowen 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.