Shortland (NSW)
Shortland is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 269.8 km², currently held by Pat Conroy (ALP). It is the 72nd smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 18th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $7.2m across 74 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Shortland boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
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 |
How Shortland compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 269.8 km², the 72nd smallest of 150 divisions with data; 13% below the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 151,922, the 18th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 10% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 563.1/km², the 74th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 8% above the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $745/week, the 53rd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 4% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $375/week, the 73rd highest of 149 divisions with data; in line with the median of $375/week.
Where Shortland is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Least populous federal electorates. All rankings →
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 |
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 Shortland.
| Total value | $7,233,639 (74 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $6,519,519 (50 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $714,120 (24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Macquarie City Council | 5 | $5,645,000 |
| Central Coast Council | 2 | $580,000 |
| Northern Settlement Services Limited | 1 | $574,255 |
| Kinfish Ltd | 1 | $95,000 |
| Belmont Community Child Care Centre | 2 | $43,065 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA576104 | Lake Macquarie City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $4,600,000 |
| GA572532 | Northern Settlement Services Limited | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $574,255 |
| GA575781 | Central Coast Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $545,000 |
| GA576942 | Lake Macquarie City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $420,000 |
| GA578797 | Lake Macquarie City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $275,000 |
See every grant award in Shortland →
Member
| Member | Pat Conroy (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Defence Industry Minister for Pacific Island Affairs |
Voting attendance
80.8% (2,032 of 2,515 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
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 (15 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 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.