Solomon (NT)
Solomon is a federal electoral division in NT covering 211.1 km², currently held by Luke Gosling (ALP). It is the 65th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 3rd least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $122.3m across 167 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Solomon boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 211.1 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 110,288 |
| Population density | 522.52/km² |
| Median age | 34 |
| Median personal income | $1,110/week |
| Median household income | $2,171/week |
| Median family income | $2,442/week |
| Median rent | $380/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
How Solomon compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 211.1 km², the 65th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 32% below the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 110,288, the 3rd least populous of 149 divisions with data; 34% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 522.5/km², the 75th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; in line with the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $1,110/week, the 11th highest of 149 divisions with data; 43% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $380/week, the 67th highest of 149 divisions with data; 1% above the median of $375/week.
Where Solomon is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Least populous federal electorates · Federal electorates with the highest median income. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 78,702 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 79.25% (+0.49 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.59% (-0.1 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Luke John Gosling (ALP) 51.31% (margin 1.3pts) (-7.09 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 51.31% (margin 1.3pts) (-7.09 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Bayliss | NT CLP | 21,642 | 35.99% | +10.28pts |
| Luke John Gosling ★ | Australian Labor Party (Northern Territory) Branch | 19,751 | 32.85% | -5.97pts |
| Phil Scott | Independent | 7,501 | 12.47% | +12.47pts |
| Jonathan Parry | Australian Greens | 6,167 | 10.26% | -4.28pts |
| Benjamin Craker | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 4,033 | 6.71% | +1.28pts |
| Janey Davies | Independent | 693 | 1.15% | +1.15pts |
| Brian Kristo | Citizens Party | 343 | 0.57% | +0.49pts |
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 Solomon.
| Total value | $122,331,345 (167 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $8,394,424 (44 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $113,936,921 (123 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Network Northern Territory Ltd | 6 | $25,081,229 |
| Menzies School of Health Research | 5 | $15,626,300 |
| THAMARRURR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED | 14 | $7,680,973 |
| Northern Territory of Australia | 5 | $7,442,997 |
| Danila Dilba Biluru Butji Binnilutlum Health Service Limited | 3 | $7,042,439 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572760 | Health Network Northern Territory Ltd | Chronic Disease Programs | Recipient based here | $16,144,233 |
| GA572991 | Danila Dilba Biluru Butji Binnilutlum Health Service Limited | Indigenous New Directions Expansion | Recipient based here | $6,827,418 |
| GA572993 | Northern Territory of Australia | Indigenous New Directions Expansion | Recipient based here | $5,936,741 |
| GA579493 | Menzies School of Health Research | Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies | Recipient based here | $5,722,880 |
| GA588397 | NORTHERN TERRITORY STOLEN GENERATIONS ABORIGINAL CORPORATION | Safety and Wellbeing | Recipient based here | $5,201,008 |
See every grant award in Solomon →
Member
| Member | Luke Gosling (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
86.9% (1,818 of 2,093 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $832,864 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $240,278 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $14,461 |
| Office Facilities | $141,976 |
| Office Administration | $235,948 |
| Other Car Costs | $33,528 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $112,095 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,411 |
| Travel Allowance | $37,529 |
| Telecommunications | $2,600 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | NT (2 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.