Parkes (NSW)
Parkes is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 403,381.0 km², currently held by Jamie Chaffey (NAT). It is the 7th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 30th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $14.9m across 146 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Parkes boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 403,381.0 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 154,967 |
| Population density | 0.38/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $753/week |
| Median household income | $1,410/week |
| Median family income | $1,829/week |
| Median rent | $250/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,300/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Parkes compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 403,381.0 km², the 7th largest of 150 divisions with data; 1,298.0 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 154,967, the 30th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 8% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 0.4/km², the 7th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; under 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $753/week, the 58th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 3% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $250/week, the 13th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 33% below the median of $375/week.
Where Parkes is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Largest federal electorates by area · Federal electorates with the lowest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 130,841 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 89.22% (+0.72 swing) |
| Informal vote | 10.15% (+2.43 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Jamie Chaffey (NP) 62.97% (margin 13.0pts) (-5.18 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 62.97% (margin 13.0pts) (+5.18 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Chaffey ★ | The Nationals | 41,912 | 39.96% | -9.02pts |
| Nathan Fell | Labor | 20,630 | 19.67% | +0.14pts |
| Mark Carter | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 14,320 | 13.65% | +5.93pts |
| Stephen Pope | Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party | 6,776 | 6.46% | +4.36pts |
| Trish Frail | The Greens | 6,404 | 6.11% | +1.37pts |
| Sally Edwards | Libertarian | 3,885 | 3.7% | +3.7pts |
| Bob Wilson | Indigenous - Aboriginal Party of Australia | 3,117 | 2.97% | -1.21pts |
| Maurice Davey | Family First | 2,690 | 2.56% | +2.56pts |
| Stuart Howe | Independent | 2,597 | 2.48% | +0.44pts |
| Petrus Van Der Steen | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,556 | 2.44% | +2.44pts |
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 Parkes.
| Total value | $14,885,682 (146 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,602,685 (74 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $13,282,997 (72 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Westhaven Limited | 1 | $2,823,423 |
| Central West Farming Systems Incorporated | 1 | $2,236,007 |
| BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL | 2 | $954,716 |
| Gowrie Nsw | 2 | $771,625 |
| REGIONAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE LTD | 1 | $770,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572937 | Westhaven Limited | Disability Support for Older Australians | Recipient based here | $2,823,423 |
| GA590507 | Central West Farming Systems Incorporated | NHT Capacity Building Grants | Recipient based here | $2,236,007 |
| GA576149 | REGIONAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE LTD | Indigenous Languages and Arts Program | Recipient based here | $770,000 |
| GA577221 | BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL | Jobs, Land and the Economy | Recipient based here | $731,404 |
| GA580016 | Bourke & District Children's Services | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $660,000 |
See every grant award in Parkes →
Member
| Member | Jamie Chaffey (NAT) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories |
Voting attendance
69.1% (183 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $799,569 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $128,256 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $10,801 |
| Office Facilities | $302,048 |
| Office Administration | $213,385 |
| Other Car Costs | $29,657 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $27,156 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $7,887 |
| Travel Allowance | $75,137 |
| Telecommunications | $326 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Assistant Minister (7 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | Over 100,000 km² (11 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.