Riverina (NSW)
Riverina is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 52,410.1 km², currently held by Michael McCormack (NAT). It is the 16th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 54th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $8.9m across 118 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Riverina boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 52,410.1 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 161,349 |
| Population density | 3.08/km² |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median personal income | $734/week |
| Median household income | $1,374/week |
| Median family income | $1,810/week |
| Median rent | $260/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,309/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Riverina compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 52,410.1 km², the 16th largest of 150 divisions with data; 168.6 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 161,349, the 54th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 4% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 3.1/km², the 16th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; under 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $734/week, the 48th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 6% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $260/week, the 16th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 31% below the median of $375/week.
Where Riverina 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 | 128,537 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.8% (+1.11 swing) |
| Informal vote | 11.27% (+4.21 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Michael Mccormack (NP) 62.62% (margin 12.6pts) (+2.91 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 62.62% (margin 12.6pts) (-2.91 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Mccormack ★ | The Nationals | 42,678 | 40.32% | +5.93pts |
| Mark Jeffreson | Labor | 19,506 | 18.43% | -6.5pts |
| Mark Craig | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 10,427 | 9.85% | +2.5pts |
| Jenny Rolfe | Independent | 6,909 | 6.53% | +6.53pts |
| James Gooden | Independent | 5,080 | 4.8% | +4.8pts |
| Pheonix Valxori | The Greens | 4,767 | 4.5% | -2.24pts |
| Desiree Gregory | Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party | 4,217 | 3.98% | -0.09pts |
| Christine Onley | Libertarian | 2,338 | 2.21% | +2.21pts |
| Richard Foley | Citizens Party | 2,233 | 2.11% | +2.11pts |
| Mark Burge | Family First | 2,151 | 2.03% | +2.03pts |
| Grant Hardwick | Independent | 1,861 | 1.76% | +1.76pts |
| Barbara Baikie | Independent | 1,858 | 1.76% | +1.76pts |
| Jake Davis | Independent | 1,812 | 1.71% | +1.71pts |
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 Riverina.
| Total value | $8,866,563 (118 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $3,006,199 (70 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $5,860,364 (48 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Sturt University | 4 | $2,587,253 |
| FirstHealth Limited | 1 | $1,438,939 |
| The Returned and Services League of Australia, Woden Valley Sub-Branch Inc | 2 | $1,215,226 |
| Riverina Community College Limited | 1 | $785,538 |
| Batlow Apple Tree Learning Centre Co-operative Ltd | 1 | $660,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572482 | FirstHealth Limited | Supporting Primary Care in Thin Markets | Recipient based here | $1,438,939 |
| GA589994 | Charles Sturt University | ARC Future Fellowships | Delivered here | $1,316,498 |
| GA589989 | Charles Sturt University | ARC Future Fellowships | Delivered here | $1,239,736 |
| GA583475 | The Returned and Services League of Australia, Woden Valley Sub-Branch Inc | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $1,150,272 |
| GA572522 | Riverina Community College Limited | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $785,538 |
See every grant award in Riverina →
Member
| Member | Michael McCormack (NAT) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs Shadow Minister for Water |
Voting attendance
91.2% (2,753 of 3,017 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $531,290 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $67,983 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $20,357 |
| Office Facilities | $141,752 |
| Office Administration | $218,704 |
| Other Car Costs | $12,473 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $16,278 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $11,642 |
| Travel Allowance | $40,026 |
| Telecommunications | $2,076 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Cabinet (10 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.