Tangney (WA)
Tangney is a federal electoral division in WA covering 107.3 km², currently held by Sam Lim (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 107.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 183,959 |
| Population density | 1,715.08/km² |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median personal income | $844/week |
| Median household income | $2,100/week |
| Median family income | $2,460/week |
| Median rent | $400/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,100/month |
| Average household size | 2.7 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 122,584 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.68% (+0.56 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.31% (-1.56 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Sam Lim (ALP) 56.99% (margin 7.0pts) (+4.14 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 56.99% (margin 7.0pts) (+4.14 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Lim ★ | Australian Labor Party | 47,175 | 42.5% | +4.35pts |
| Howard Ong | Liberal | 38,027 | 34.26% | -5.32pts |
| Eric Hayward | The Greens (WA) Inc | 14,410 | 12.98% | +0.63pts |
| Steve Kefalinos | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 4,520 | 4.07% | +1.98pts |
| James Rai | Australian Christians | 3,459 | 3.12% | +1.02pts |
| Phillip Raymond Leslie | Legalise Cannabis Party | 3,400 | 3.06% | +3.06pts |
Member
| Member | Sam Lim (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
91.7% (736 of 803 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $626,789 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $73,437 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $171,074 |
| Office Administration | $258,789 |
| Other Car Costs | $7,323 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $84,241 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $57 |
| Travel Allowance | $28,896 |
| Telecommunications | $2,973 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | WA |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Sam Lim 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.