Robertson (NSW)
Robertson is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 1,024.3 km², currently held by Gordon Reid (ALP). It is the 58th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 19th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $5.1m across 93 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Robertson boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 1,024.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 151,973 |
| Population density | 148.36/km² |
| Median age | 44 |
| Median personal income | $761/week |
| Median household income | $1,591/week |
| Median family income | $2,087/week |
| Median rent | $400/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,150/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Robertson compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 1,024.3 km², the 58th largest of 150 divisions with data; 3.3 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 151,973, the 19th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 10% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 148.4/km², the 56th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 28% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $761/week, the 62nd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 2% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $400/week, the 41st highest of 149 divisions with data; 7% above the median of $375/week.
Where Robertson is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Least populous federal electorates. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 114,922 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.53% (+1.58 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.59% (-1.53 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Gordon Reid (ALP) 59.37% (margin 9.4pts) (+7.14 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 59.37% (margin 9.4pts) (+7.14 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Reid ★ | Labor | 45,411 | 44.76% | +7.12pts |
| Lucy Wicks | Liberal | 30,831 | 30.39% | -9.58pts |
| Cheryl Wallace | The Greens | 9,119 | 8.99% | -1.03pts |
| Matt Lloyd | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,032 | 6.93% | +3.09pts |
| Tom Lillicrap | Legalise Cannabis Party | 3,497 | 3.45% | +3.45pts |
| Lisa Bellamy | Independent | 3,376 | 3.33% | +3.33pts |
| David Borg | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,197 | 2.17% | +1.94pts |
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 Robertson.
| Total value | $5,089,592 (93 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $2,407,971 (66 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $2,681,621 (27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Council | 1 | $2,100,000 |
| Volunteering Central Coast Incorporated | 1 | $1,148,510 |
| Mountain Before and after School Care Incorporated | 1 | $618,750 |
| Central Coast NSW Legacy | 1 | $473,053 |
| Vietnam Veterans', Peacekeepers' & Peacemakers' Association of Australia, Central Coast Sub-Branch Inc | 1 | $223,380 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA589698 | Central Coast Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $2,100,000 |
| GA572594 | Volunteering Central Coast Incorporated | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $1,148,510 |
| GA579811 | Mountain Before and after School Care Incorporated | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $618,750 |
| GA588861 | Central Coast NSW Legacy | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $473,053 |
| GA583460 | Vietnam Veterans', Peacekeepers' & Peacemakers' Association of Australia, Central Coast Sub-Branch Inc | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $223,380 |
See every grant award in Robertson →
Member
| Member | Gordon Reid (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
93.4% (787 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $596,302 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $73,066 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $30,169 |
| Office Facilities | $188,046 |
| Office Administration | $248,287 |
| Other Car Costs | $23,431 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $4,899 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $25,453 |
| Telecommunications | $1,770 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 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.