Melbourne (VIC)
Melbourne is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 39.4 km², currently held by Sarah Witty (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 39.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 199,964 |
| Population density | 5,072.65/km² |
| Median age | 31 |
| Median personal income | $1,055/week |
| Median household income | $1,840/week |
| Median family income | $2,622/week |
| Median rent | $400/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,100/month |
| Average household size | 1.9 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 1 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 113,369 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 88.1% (+0.05 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.43% (-0.59 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Sarah Witty (ALP) 53.02% (margin 3.0pts) (+8.6 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 73.97% (margin 24.0pts) (+0.88 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Bandt | The Greens | 38,457 | 39.46% | -5.27pts |
| Sarah Witty ★ | Australian Labor Party | 30,541 | 31.34% | +5.68pts |
| Steph Hunt | Liberal | 19,267 | 19.77% | +0.24pts |
| Anthony Koutoufides | Independent | 3,204 | 3.29% | +3.29pts |
| Melanie Casey | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 2,438 | 2.5% | +1.66pts |
| Helen Huang | FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whistleblower Protection | Innovation | 1,926 | 1.98% | +1.98pts |
| Tim Smith | Independent | 1,615 | 1.66% | +1.66pts |
Member
| Member | Sarah Witty (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
100.0% (225 of 225 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $697,552 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $82,425 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $11,750 |
| Office Facilities | $291,394 |
| Office Administration | $245,016 |
| Other Car Costs | $18,323 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $22,364 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $220 |
| Travel Allowance | $24,070 |
| Telecommunications | $1,990 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | Under 100 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Sarah Witty 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.