Newcastle (NSW)
Newcastle is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 173.3 km², currently held by Sharon Claydon (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 173.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 166,162 |
| Population density | 958.81/km² |
| Median age | 37 |
| Median personal income | $867/week |
| Median household income | $1,804/week |
| Median family income | $2,303/week |
| Median rent | $400/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 126,226 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.22% (+1.52 swing) |
| Informal vote | 7% (+1.57 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Sharon Claydon (ALP) 65.8% (margin 15.8pts) (+65.8 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 70.79% (margin 20.8pts) (+2.85 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Claydon ★ | Labor | 49,054 | 45.31% | +1.25pts |
| Charlotte Mccabe | The Greens | 24,061 | 22.22% | +2.21pts |
| Asarri Mcphee | Liberal | 20,638 | 19.06% | -5.23pts |
| Phillip Heyne | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 5,789 | 5.35% | +0.83pts |
| Jennifer Stefanac | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,861 | 3.57% | +2.53pts |
| Jason Briggs | Family First | 2,319 | 2.14% | +2.14pts |
| Steve O'Brien | Socialist Alliance | 1,656 | 1.53% | +1.53pts |
| Robert Creech | 888 | 0.82% | +0.82pts |
Member
| Member | Sharon Claydon (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
84.4% (2,089 of 2,475 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $694,963 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $112,944 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $33,770 |
| Office Facilities | $181,799 |
| Office Administration | $278,629 |
| Other Car Costs | $29,410 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $20,200 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $345 |
| Travel Allowance | $33,538 |
| Telecommunications | $4,328 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Sharon Claydon 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.