Werriwa (NSW)
Werriwa is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 110.9 km², currently held by Anne Stanley (ALP). It is the 41st smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 10th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $620.4k across 61 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Werriwa boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 110.9 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 199,172 |
| Population density | 1,796.45/km² |
| Median age | 34 |
| Median personal income | $671/week |
| Median household income | $1,875/week |
| Median family income | $1,986/week |
| Median rent | $420/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,200/month |
| Average household size | 3.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
How Werriwa compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 110.9 km², the 41st smallest of 150 divisions with data; 36% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 199,172, the 10th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 18% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,796.5/km², the 31st most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 3.4 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $671/week, the 20th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 14% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $420/week, the 33rd highest of 149 divisions with data; 12% above the median of $375/week.
Where Werriwa is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Most populous federal electorates · Federal electorates with the lowest median income. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 117,790 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 89.9% (+7.39 swing) |
| Informal vote | 17.26% (+7.08 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Anne Maree Stanley (ALP) 56.77% (margin 6.8pts) (+1.43 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 56.77% (margin 6.8pts) (+1.43 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Maree Stanley ★ | Labor | 35,785 | 40.84% | +1.71pts |
| Sam Kayal | Liberal | 27,003 | 30.82% | -0.08pts |
| Janet Rebecca Castle | The Greens | 9,747 | 11.12% | +4.48pts |
| Ian Cimera | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 3,499 | 3.99% | -0.99pts |
| Andrew Charles Murphy | Legalise Cannabis Party | 3,005 | 3.43% | +3.43pts |
| Gemma Noiosi | Libertarian | 2,802 | 3.2% | +3.2pts |
| Jamal Daoud | Independent | 2,232 | 2.55% | +2.55pts |
| Shannon Grant Mcglone | Trumpet of Patriots | 1,800 | 2.05% | +2.05pts |
| Jacob Balestri | Family First | 1,741 | 1.99% | +1.99pts |
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 Werriwa.
| Total value | $620,396 (61 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $339,494 (46 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $280,902 (15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield City Council | 2 | $124,839 |
| Seena Incorporated | 1 | $100,000 |
| Being Busby | 2 | $38,879 |
| Goodstart Early Learning Horningsea Park | 1 | $27,830 |
| NSW Spanish and Latin American Association for Social Assistance Inc | 1 | $23,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA568209 | Seena Incorporated | Independent Multicultural Media Transformation and Sustainability | Recipient based here | $100,000 |
| GA580082 | Fairfield City Council | CCCF Open Competitive Capital Support | Recipient based here | $79,127 |
| GA583637 | Fairfield City Council | CCCF Open Competitive Capital Support | Recipient based here | $45,712 |
| GA571490 | Goodstart Early Learning Horningsea Park | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $27,830 |
| GA579322 | NSW Spanish and Latin American Association for Social Assistance Inc | Veteran Wellbeing Grants | Recipient based here | $23,000 |
See every grant award in Werriwa →
Member
| Member | Anne Stanley (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Government Whip |
Voting attendance
97.3% (2,036 of 2,093 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $549,686 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $27,908 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $665 |
| Office Facilities | $213,698 |
| Office Administration | $250,352 |
| Other Car Costs | $16,327 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $3,083 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $32,779 |
| Telecommunications | $4,873 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Other Office Holder (9 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.