Shortland (NSW)
Shortland is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 269.8 km², currently held by Pat Conroy (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 269.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 151,922 |
| Population density | 563.11/km² |
| Median age | 43 |
| Median personal income | $745/week |
| Median household income | $1,535/week |
| Median family income | $2,001/week |
| Median rent | $375/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,950/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 122,971 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93.39% (+2.22 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.86% (-0.27 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Pat Conroy (ALP) 61.51% (margin 11.5pts) (+5.51 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 61.51% (margin 11.5pts) (+5.51 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Conroy ★ | Labor | 48,222 | 44.61% | +4.45pts |
| Emma King | Liberal | 28,331 | 26.21% | -4.96pts |
| Therese Doyle | The Greens | 12,257 | 11.34% | +1.43pts |
| Barry Reed | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 9,813 | 9.08% | +2.66pts |
| James Pheils | Independent | 4,805 | 4.44% | +4.44pts |
| Pietro Di Girolamo | Family First | 2,958 | 2.74% | +2.74pts |
| Geoffrey Mark Robertson | Libertarian | 1,722 | 1.59% | +1.59pts |
Member
| Member | Pat Conroy (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Defence Industry Minister for Pacific Island Affairs |
Voting attendance
80.9% (2,003 of 2,475 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,370,610 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $686,837 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $90,442 |
| Office Facilities | $242,275 |
| Office Administration | $179,486 |
| Other Car Costs | $55,086 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $64,649 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $121 |
| Travel Allowance | $46,512 |
| Telecommunications | $5,202 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Cabinet Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | NSW |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Pat Conroy 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.