Parramatta (NSW)
Parramatta is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 65.7 km², currently held by Andrew Charlton (ALP). It is the 17th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 3rd most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $12.1m across 112 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Parramatta boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 65.7 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 203,278 |
| Population density | 3,095.92/km² |
| Median age | 34 |
| Median personal income | $813/week |
| Median household income | $1,917/week |
| Median family income | $2,140/week |
| Median rent | $420/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167/month |
| Average household size | 2.7 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 1.1 |
How Parramatta compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 65.7 km², the 17th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 21% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 203,278, the 3rd most populous of 149 divisions with data; 21% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 3,095.9/km², the 13th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 5.9 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $813/week, the 59th highest of 149 divisions with data; 4% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $420/week, the 33rd highest of 149 divisions with data; 12% above the median of $375/week.
Where Parramatta is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Smallest federal electorates by area · Most populous federal electorates · Most densely populated federal electorates. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 117,501 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 90.85% (+4.35 swing) |
| Informal vote | 8.95% (+1.2 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Andrew Charlton (ALP) 62.55% (margin 12.5pts) (+8.83 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 62.55% (margin 12.5pts) (+8.83 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Charlton ★ | Labor | 46,427 | 47.77% | +7.63pts |
| Katie Mullens | Liberal | 29,860 | 30.72% | -6.1pts |
| Liz Tilly | The Greens | 11,766 | 12.11% | +2.56pts |
| Nicholas Matzen | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 2,653 | 2.73% | +0.47pts |
| Ganesh Loke | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,445 | 2.52% | +2.51pts |
| Ben Somerson | Libertarian | 1,522 | 1.57% | +1.57pts |
| Tanya-lee Quinn | Independent | 1,499 | 1.54% | +1.54pts |
| Maa Malini | Independent | 1,018 | 1.05% | +1.05pts |
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 Parramatta.
| Total value | $12,071,536 (112 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $5,571,556 (93 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $6,499,980 (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| City of Parramatta Council | 2 | $4,800,000 |
| NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL | 2 | $3,885,830 |
| DIVERSITY ARTS AUSTRALIA | 1 | $2,420,000 |
| Heart N Soul Productions Pty Ltd | 1 | $110,000 |
| David Mansfield | 5 | $110,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA587933 | City of Parramatta Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $3,600,000 |
| GA588054 | NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL | Jobs, Land and the Economy | Recipient based here | $2,971,681 |
| GA569378 | DIVERSITY ARTS AUSTRALIA | Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program | Recipient based here | $2,420,000 |
| GA580205 | City of Parramatta Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $1,200,000 |
| GA588052 | NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL | Jobs, Land and the Economy | Recipient based here | $914,150 |
See every grant award in Parramatta →
Member
| Member | Andrew Charlton (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary |
Voting attendance
88.4% (745 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $730,807 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $134,288 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $44,929 |
| Office Facilities | $236,392 |
| Office Administration | $233,160 |
| Other Car Costs | $23,054 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $26,726 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $289 |
| Travel Allowance | $27,948 |
| Telecommunications | $4,021 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Minister (outer ministry) (6 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | Under 100 km² (32 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban (98 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.