Perth (WA)
Perth is a federal electoral division in WA covering 73.5 km², currently held by Patrick Gorman (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 73.5 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 181,928 |
| Population density | 2,473.53/km² |
| Median age | 37 |
| Median personal income | $1,017/week |
| Median household income | $1,871/week |
| Median family income | $2,499/week |
| Median rent | $360/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,989/month |
| Average household size | 2.2 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 114,458 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 89.33% (+0.44 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.44% (-3.07 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Patrick Gorman (ALP) 66.51% (margin 16.5pts) (+2.09 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 66.51% (margin 16.5pts) (+2.09 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Gorman ★ | Australian Labor Party | 42,947 | 43.05% | +3.91pts |
| Susanna Panaia | Liberal | 26,026 | 26.09% | -1.12pts |
| Sophie Greer | The Greens (WA) Inc | 24,467 | 24.53% | +2.52pts |
| Peter Hallifax | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 6,316 | 6.33% | +3.71pts |
Member
| Member | Patrick Gorman (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Assistant Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Assistant Minister for the Public Service Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister |
Voting attendance
85.7% (1,439 of 1,679 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,223,328 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $497,293 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $159,847 |
| Office Administration | $306,642 |
| Other Car Costs | $41,715 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $170,791 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $43,286 |
| Telecommunications | $3,754 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Assistant Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | Under 100 km² |
| State | WA |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Patrick Gorman 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.