Menzies (VIC)
Menzies is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 102.2 km², currently held by Gabriel Ng (ALP). It is the 33rd smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 59th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $31.0m across 116 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Menzies boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 102.2 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 172,855 |
| Population density | 1,692.0/km² |
| Median age | 42 |
| Median personal income | $769/week |
| Median household income | $1,917/week |
| Median family income | $2,272/week |
| Median rent | $441/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,383/month |
| Average household size | 2.7 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Menzies compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 102.2 km², the 33rd smallest of 150 divisions with data; 33% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 172,855, the 59th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 3% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,692.0/km², the 36th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 3.2 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $769/week, the 67th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 1% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $441/week, the 22nd highest of 149 divisions with data; 18% above the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 120,989 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 94.18% (+0.45 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.97% (+0.54 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Gabriel Ng (ALP) 51.08% (margin 1.1pts) (+0.66 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 51.08% (margin 1.1pts) (+0.66 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Wolahan | Liberal | 44,473 | 40.64% | -0.3pts |
| Gabriel Ng ★ | Australian Labor Party | 38,012 | 34.74% | +2.94pts |
| Bill Pheasant | The Greens | 11,998 | 10.96% | -1.94pts |
| Stella Yee | Independent | 6,966 | 6.37% | +6.37pts |
| Amanda Paliouras | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,708 | 2.47% | +1.67pts |
| Jhett Edwards-Scott | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 2,152 | 1.97% | +0.01pts |
| Ann Seeley | Family First | 1,759 | 1.61% | +1.61pts |
| Joshua Utoyo | Libertarian | 1,362 | 1.24% | +1.24pts |
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 Menzies.
| Total value | $30,954,567 (116 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $4,402,913 (58 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $26,551,654 (58 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Melbourne Healthcare Network Ltd | 2 | $17,706,092 |
| Ms Plus Ltd | 1 | $4,843,245 |
| Whitehorse City Council | 1 | $3,935,575 |
| The Trustee for THE SALVATION ARMY (VICTORIA) PROPERTY TRUST | 2 | $1,819,603 |
| D.E.G. Pty Ltd | 1 | $1,359,792 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572641 | Eastern Melbourne Healthcare Network Ltd | PHN Medicare Mental Health Centres | Recipient based here | $16,777,340 |
| GA572573 | Ms Plus Ltd | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $4,843,245 |
| GA576943 | Whitehorse City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $3,935,575 |
| GA588389 | The Trustee for THE SALVATION ARMY (VICTORIA) PROPERTY TRUST | Jobs, Land and the Economy | Recipient based here | $1,549,902 |
| GA572484 | D.E.G. Pty Ltd | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $1,359,792 |
See every grant award in Menzies →
Member
| Member | Gabriel Ng (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
98.9% (262 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $540,573 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $66,916 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $159,990 |
| Office Administration | $241,418 |
| Other Car Costs | $21,499 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $22,938 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $168 |
| Travel Allowance | $23,442 |
| Telecommunications | $1,515 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | VIC (38 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.