Whitlam (NSW)
Whitlam is a federal electoral division in NSW covering 3,031.2 km², currently held by Carol Berry (ALP). It is the 46th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 73rd most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $13.7m across 143 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Whitlam boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 3,031.2 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 168,545 |
| Population density | 55.6/km² |
| Median age | 41 |
| Median personal income | $730/week |
| Median household income | $1,603/week |
| Median family income | $1,981/week |
| Median rent | $410/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,080/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Whitlam compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 3,031.2 km², the 46th largest of 150 divisions with data; 9.8 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 168,545, the 73rd most populous of 149 divisions with data; in line with the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 55.6/km², the 45th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 11% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $730/week, the 43rd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 6% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $410/week, the 38th highest of 149 divisions with data; 9% above the median of $375/week.
See all rankings (largest, most populous, highest income …) →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 130,093 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 93.18% (+4.12 swing) |
| Informal vote | 9.82% (+5.06 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Carol Berry (ALP) 56.25% (margin 6.2pts) (-2.06 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 56.25% (margin 6.2pts) (-2.06 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Berry ★ | Labor | 42,230 | 38.63% | -3.76pts |
| Nathaniel Smith | Liberal | 30,908 | 28.27% | -1.56pts |
| Jamie Dixon | The Greens | 13,558 | 12.4% | +1.96pts |
| Sharon Cousins | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 8,379 | 7.66% | +0.78pts |
| Ben Britton | Independent | 5,246 | 4.8% | +4.8pts |
| Angelo Cuda | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,101 | 2.84% | +2.84pts |
| Paddy Moylan | Independent | 2,211 | 2.02% | +2.02pts |
| Glenn Butterfield | Independent | 1,905 | 1.74% | +1.74pts |
| Raymond Khoury | Libertarian | 1,188 | 1.09% | +1.09pts |
| Cheryl Ann Hinton | Citizens Party | 590 | 0.54% | +0.54pts |
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 Whitlam.
| Total value | $13,711,133 (143 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,863,571 (86 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $11,847,562 (57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Warrigal Care Limited | 1 | $11,000,000 |
| AREX PTY LTD | 1 | $1,100,000 |
| Illawarra Shoalhaven Family Day Care Scheme Inc | 1 | $495,000 |
| Little Wonders Early Learning Centre | 1 | $132,568 |
| Illawarra Veterans Entitlement Service Incorporated | 1 | $126,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA578404 | Warrigal Care Limited | RC 1st Nations AC Infrastructure Sppt | Recipient based here | $11,000,000 |
| GA591457 | AREX PTY LTD | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $1,100,000 |
| GA579927 | Illawarra Shoalhaven Family Day Care Scheme Inc | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $495,000 |
| GA575829 | Little Wonders Early Learning Centre | ECEC Worker Retention Payment | Delivered here | $132,568 |
| GA588880 | Illawarra Veterans Entitlement Service Incorporated | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $126,000 |
See every grant award in Whitlam →
Member
| Member | Carol Berry (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
95.1% (252 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $573,638 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $38,706 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $170,046 |
| Office Administration | $323,726 |
| Other Car Costs | $14,700 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $1,989 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $22,677 |
| Telecommunications | $1,795 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 electorates) |
| State | NSW (46 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.