Monash (VIC)
Monash is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 8,267.7 km², currently held by Mary Aldred (LP). It is the 31st largest of 150 divisions by area and the 11th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $3.6m across 75 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Monash boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 8,267.7 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 146,349 |
| Population density | 17.7/km² |
| Median age | 46 |
| Median personal income | $663/week |
| Median household income | $1,283/week |
| Median family income | $1,676/week |
| Median rent | $290/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,500/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Monash compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 8,267.7 km², the 31st largest of 150 divisions with data; 26.6 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 146,349, the 11th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 13% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 17.7/km², the 31st least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 3% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $663/week, the 19th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 15% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $290/week, the 23rd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 23% below the median of $375/week.
Where Monash is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Least populous federal electorates · Federal electorates with the lowest median income. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 116,463 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93.46% (+4.65 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.82% (+1.14 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Mary Aldred (LP) 54.09% (margin 4.1pts) (+1.19 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 54.09% (margin 4.1pts) (-1.19 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Aldred ★ | Liberal | 32,579 | 31.78% | -6.01pts |
| Tully Fletcher | Australian Labor Party | 20,804 | 20.29% | -5.31pts |
| Deb Leonard | Independent | 17,529 | 17.1% | +6.38pts |
| Russell Broadbent | Independent | 10,450 | 10.19% | +10.19pts |
| Kuljeet Kaur Robinson | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 8,166 | 7.97% | +0.43pts |
| Terence Steele | The Greens | 5,062 | 4.94% | -4.92pts |
| David O'Reilly | Legalise Cannabis Party | 3,521 | 3.43% | +3.43pts |
| Alex Wehbe | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,608 | 2.54% | +1.84pts |
| Geoff Dethlefs | Family First | 1,801 | 1.76% | +1.76pts |
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 Monash.
| Total value | $3,562,029 (75 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $235,998 (31 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $3,326,031 (44 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food & Fibre Gippsland Inc. | 1 | $2,297,350 |
| Victorian YMCA Community Programming Pty Ltd | 3 | $462,000 |
| Tilly's Dream Pty Ltd | 1 | $165,000 |
| Warragul RSL Sub - Branch Incorporated Inc. | 1 | $163,200 |
| Baw Baw Shire Council | 2 | $94,148 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA590769 | Food & Fibre Gippsland Inc. | Scaling Success | Recipient based here | $2,297,350 |
| GA579885 | Victorian YMCA Community Programming Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $192,500 |
| GA580008 | Tilly's Dream Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $165,000 |
| GA589399 | Warragul RSL Sub - Branch Incorporated Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $163,200 |
| GA579890 | Victorian YMCA Community Programming Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $159,500 |
See every grant award in Monash →
Member
| Member | Mary Aldred (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Opposition Whip |
Voting attendance
69.4% (184 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $617,600 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $106,441 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $149,166 |
| Office Administration | $284,013 |
| Other Car Costs | $20,957 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $26,373 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $27,446 |
| Telecommunications | $2,176 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Other Office Holder (9 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.