Swan (WA)
Swan is a federal electoral division in WA covering 133.1 km², currently held by Zaneta Mascarenhas (ALP). It is the 47th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 18th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $91.4m across 120 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Swan boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 133.1 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 189,872 |
| Population density | 1,426.64/km² |
| Median age | 36 |
| Median personal income | $897/week |
| Median household income | $1,791/week |
| Median family income | $2,246/week |
| Median rent | $350/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,850/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Swan compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 133.1 km², the 47th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 43% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 189,872, the 18th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 13% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,426.6/km², the 44th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2.7 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $897/week, the 37th highest of 149 divisions with data; 15% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $350/week, the 60th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 7% below the median of $375/week.
Where Swan is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Most populous federal electorates. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 116,105 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 87.33% (-0.05 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.07% (-2.02 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Zaneta Mascarenhas (ALP) 63.99% (margin 14.0pts) (+4.56 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 63.99% (margin 14.0pts) (+4.56 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaneta Mascarenhas ★ | Australian Labor Party | 41,897 | 42.63% | +2.58pts |
| Mic Fels | Liberal | 26,467 | 26.93% | -4.69pts |
| Clint Uink | The Greens (WA) Inc | 17,186 | 17.49% | +2.41pts |
| Michael Halley | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 5,131 | 5.22% | +2.74pts |
| Shelley Leech | Legalise Cannabis Party | 4,096 | 4.17% | +4.17pts |
| Mark Staer | Australian Christians | 3,503 | 3.56% | +1.49pts |
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 Swan.
| Total value | $91,383,945 (120 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $67,196,807 (50 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $24,187,138 (70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CRITICAL METALS FOR CRITICAL INDUSTRIES CRC LIMITED | 1 | $58,300,000 |
| Curtin University | 16 | $14,008,920 |
| Waalitj Foundation Limited | 5 | $3,481,072 |
| Umbrella - Multicultural Community Care Services Inc. | 1 | $2,351,195 |
| Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc | 5 | $2,267,332 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA576925 | CRITICAL METALS FOR CRITICAL INDUSTRIES CRC LIMITED | Cooperative Research Centres Programme | Delivered here | $58,300,000 |
| GA579512 | Curtin University | Investigator Grants | Recipient based here | $2,668,880 |
| GA572509 | Umbrella - Multicultural Community Care Services Inc. | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $2,351,195 |
| GA568374 | Waalitj Foundation Limited | SEE First Nations Delivery Grant | Delivered here | $2,024,577 |
| GA588527 | Curtin University | CDC HPP BBV and STI Research and Data | Recipient based here | $1,669,840 |
See every grant award in Swan →
Member
| Member | Zaneta Mascarenhas (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
92.8% (782 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $614,268 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $90,928 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $140,395 |
| Office Administration | $275,694 |
| Other Car Costs | $4,294 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $69,470 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $893 |
| Travel Allowance | $24,082 |
| Telecommunications | $1,680 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | WA (16 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.