Wannon (VIC)
Wannon is a federal electoral division in VIC covering 34,269.7 km², currently held by Dan Tehan (LP). It is the 17th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 28th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $7.0m across 91 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Wannon boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 34,269.7 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 154,555 |
| Population density | 4.51/km² |
| Median age | 46 |
| Median personal income | $717/week |
| Median household income | $1,339/week |
| Median family income | $1,770/week |
| Median rent | $250/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,300/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Wannon compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 34,269.7 km², the 17th largest of 150 divisions with data; 110.3 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 154,555, the 28th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 8% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 4.5/km², the 18th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; under 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $717/week, the 33rd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 8% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $250/week, the 13th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 33% below the median of $375/week.
Where Wannon is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Largest federal electorates by area · Federal electorates with the lowest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 121,788 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 94.01% (+1.36 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.32% (+0.11 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Dan Tehan (LP) 53.27% (margin 3.3pts) (-0.23 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 60.92% (margin 10.9pts) (-2.27 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Tehan ★ | Liberal | 47,312 | 43.64% | -0.59pts |
| Alex Dyson | Independent | 34,012 | 31.38% | +12.72pts |
| Fiona Mackenzie | Australian Labor Party | 11,438 | 10.55% | -9.05pts |
| Leo Curtain | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 4,529 | 4.18% | +0.96pts |
| Kate Gazzard | The Greens | 3,427 | 3.16% | -3.5pts |
| Robbie Swan | Legalise Cannabis Party | 3,037 | 2.8% | +2.8pts |
| Lee-Ann Elmes | Family First | 2,065 | 1.9% | +1.9pts |
| Julie Ann Mccamish | Trumpet of Patriots | 1,789 | 1.65% | +1.62pts |
| Bernadine Atkinson | Independent | 794 | 0.73% | +0.73pts |
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 Wannon.
| Total value | $7,012,175 (91 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $381,422 (32 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $6,630,753 (59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Barwon Landcare Network Inc. | 1 | $1,177,954 |
| Southern Stay Disability Services Inc. | 1 | $1,136,254 |
| The Trustee for Kelly Club Australia Unit Trust | 3 | $848,326 |
| Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC | 1 | $796,950 |
| The Trustee for Vpm Trust | 1 | $450,670 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA590503 | Upper Barwon Landcare Network Inc. | NHT Capacity Building Grants | Recipient based here | $1,177,954 |
| GA572867 | Southern Stay Disability Services Inc. | Disability Support for Older Australians | Recipient based here | $1,136,254 |
| GA589722 | Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC | Jobs, Land and the Economy | Recipient based here | $796,950 |
| GA579778 | The Trustee for Vpm Trust | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $450,670 |
| GA572562 | Colac Area Health | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $413,700 |
See every grant award in Wannon →
Member
| Member | Dan Tehan (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Manager of Opposition Business in the House Manager of Opposition Business |
Voting attendance
85.8% (2,590 of 3,017 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $757,185 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $154,273 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $198,785 |
| Office Administration | $233,426 |
| Other Car Costs | $58,177 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $52,509 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $318 |
| Travel Allowance | $54,891 |
| Telecommunications | $4,807 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Cabinet (10 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² (17 electorates) |
| State | VIC (38 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 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.