McMahon (NSW)
McMahon is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 178.4 km², currently held by Chris Bowen (ALP). It is the 60th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 48th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $10.0m across 154 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the McMahon boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
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 |
How McMahon compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 178.4 km², the 60th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 43% below the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 175,649, the 48th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 5% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 984.5/km², the 60th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 88% above the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $602/week, the 6th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 23% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $410/week, the 38th highest of 149 divisions with data; 9% above the median of $375/week.
Where McMahon is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Federal electorates with the lowest median income. All rankings →
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 |
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 McMahon.
| Total value | $10,014,486 (154 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $3,131,544 (122 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $6,882,941 (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Westmead Institute for Medical Research | 1 | $4,599,870 |
| Cumberland Council | 1 | $1,500,000 |
| Fairfield City Council | 4 | $578,815 |
| WentWest Limited | 1 | $467,126 |
| WESTERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT | 1 | $445,093 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA579748 | The Westmead Institute for Medical Research | CDC HPP BBV and STI Research and Data | Recipient based here | $4,599,870 |
| GA575251 | Cumberland Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $1,500,000 |
| GA572467 | WentWest Limited | Pelvic Pain including Endometriosis | Recipient based here | $467,126 |
| GA590243 | WESTERN SYDNEY LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT | ECEC Worker Retention Payment | Delivered here | $445,093 |
| GA580025 | Clickable Solutions Cs2000 Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $440,000 |
See every grant award in McMahon →
Member
| Member | Chris Bowen (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Climate Change and Energy |
Voting attendance
89.5% (3,267 of 3,649 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
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 (15 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban (98 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.