Monash (VIC)
Monash is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 8,267.7 km², currently held by Mary Aldred (LP).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | Mary Aldred (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
69.3% (156 of 225 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $616,572 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 | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | VIC |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Mary Aldred 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.