New England (NSW)
New England is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 75,236.4 km², currently held by Barnaby Joyce (ON). It is the 13th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 41st least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $7.4m across 102 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the New England boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 75,236.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 158,649 |
| Population density | 2.11/km² |
| Median age | 42 |
| Median personal income | $690/week |
| Median household income | $1,302/week |
| Median family income | $1,685/week |
| Median rent | $280/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,400/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How New England compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 75,236.4 km², the 13th largest of 150 divisions with data; 242.1 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 158,649, the 41st least populous of 149 divisions with data; 6% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 2.1/km², the 13th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; under 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $690/week, the 25th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 11% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $280/week, the 22nd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 25% below the median of $375/week.
Where New England is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Largest federal electorates by area. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 131,238 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.56% (+1.85 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.84% (-1.64 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Barnaby Joyce (NP) 67.06% (margin 17.1pts) (+1.85 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 67.06% (margin 17.1pts) (-1.85 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby Joyce ★ | The Nationals | 59,711 | 52.22% | +1.44pts |
| Laura Hughes | Labor | 23,233 | 20.32% | +0.37pts |
| Brent Larkham | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 11,387 | 9.96% | +4.7pts |
| Wendy Wales | The Greens | 9,023 | 7.89% | +0.38pts |
| Natasha Ledger | Independent | 4,240 | 3.71% | +1.21pts |
| Holly Masters | Family First | 3,646 | 3.19% | +3.19pts |
| Todd Charles Juchau | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,106 | 2.72% | +2.72pts |
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 New England.
| Total value | $7,400,535 (102 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $3,599,311 (59 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $3,801,224 (43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Walhallow Local Aboriginal Land Council | 1 | $2,835,500 |
| Pathfinders Ltd | 1 | $714,543 |
| Oxley Community Transport Service Inc | 1 | $455,070 |
| SORA COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD | 1 | $399,444 |
| ARTS NORTH WEST INC | 1 | $336,600 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA574170 | Walhallow Local Aboriginal Land Council | SEE First Nations Delivery Grant | Delivered here | $2,835,500 |
| GA588126 | Pathfinders Ltd | Children and Schooling | Recipient based here | $714,543 |
| GA572520 | Oxley Community Transport Service Inc | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $455,070 |
| GA589712 | SORA COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD | Children and Schooling | Recipient based here | $399,444 |
| GA579737 | ARTS NORTH WEST INC | Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support | Recipient based here | $336,600 |
See every grant award in New England →
Member
| Member | Barnaby Joyce (ON) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
67.3% (2,894 of 4,303 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $818,246 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $184,955 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $215,910 |
| Office Administration | $248,188 |
| Other Car Costs | $59,186 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $55,251 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $2,438 |
| Travel Allowance | $31,275 |
| Telecommunications | $5,913 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² (17 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 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.