Division of Bass (federal division from the next election)
Bass is a federal division in Tasmania under the AEC redistribution determined 8 October 2026, covering about 11,534 km². It applies to any federal election with a writ issued after that date. It overlaps the current divisions of Bass, Lyons.
- Level
- Federal electorate, from the next election
- State / territory
- Tasmania
- Area
- about 11,534 km²
- Status
- Boundaries changed
- Official source
- AEC electoral boundary GIS data
The AEC redrew federal divisions in South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT (determined 8 October 2026). The new divisions apply to any federal election with a writ issued after that date; current members keep their existing divisions until then. Boundary data © Commonwealth of Australia (Australian Electoral Commission) 2026. This is not AEC material and is not endorsed by the AEC.
Current divisions overlapping Bass
| Division of Bass — Jess Teesdale (ALP) | 69% of Bass | >99% of Bass |
| Division of Lyons — Rebecca White (ALP) | 31% of Bass | 11% of Lyons |
Local council areas overlapping Bass
| Break O'Day Council | 31% of Bass | >99% of Break O'Day Council |
| Dorset Council | 28% of Bass | >99% of Dorset Council |
| Flinders Council | 17% of Bass | 97% of Flinders Council |
| Launceston City Council | 12% of Bass | >99% of Launceston City Council |
| West Tamar Council | 6% of Bass | 97% of West Tamar Council |
| George Town Council | 6% of Bass | 99% of George Town Council |
State electorates overlapping Bass
| Bass (TAS state electorate) | 69% of Bass | 98% of Bass |
| Lyons (TAS state electorate) | 31% of Bass | 11% of Lyons |
Suburbs in Bass
Suburbs with at least a quarter of their area inside this division.
- Akaroa
- Alberton
- Ansons Bay
- Badger Head
- Banca
- Bangor
- Beaconsfield
- Beaumaris
- Beauty Point
- Beechford
- Bell Bay
- Bellingham
- Binalong Bay
- Blackwall
- Blessington
- Blue Rocks
- Blumont
- Boobyalla
- Branxholm
- Bridgenorth
- Bridport
- Burns Creek
- Cape Barren Island
- Cape Portland
- Chain Of Lagoons
- Clarence Point
- Cornwall
- Cuckoo
- Derby
- Deviot
- Dilston
- Douglas River
- Douglas-Apsley
- East Launceston
- Eddystone
- Emita
- Exeter
- Falmouth
- Fingal
- Flowery Gully
- Forester
- Four Mile Creek
- Frankford
- George Town
- Gladstone
- Glengarry
- Golconda
- Goshen
- Goulds Country
- Gravelly Beach
- Gray
- Greens Beach
- Grindelwald
- Herrick
- Hillwood
- Holwell
- Invermay
- Jetsonville
- Kamona
- Karoola
- Kayena
- Kelso
- Killiecrankie
- Kings Meadows
- Lackrana
- Lady Barron
- Lalla
- Lanena
- Launceston
- Lebrina
- Leeka
- Lefroy
- Legana
- Legerwood
- Lietinna
- Lilydale
- Lisle
- Loccota
- Loira
- Long Reach
- Lottah
- Low Head
- Lower Turners Marsh
- Lughrata
- Lulworth
- Mangana
- Mathinna
- Mayfield
- Memana
- Moorina
- Mount Direction
- Mount William
- Mowbray
- Musselroe Bay
- Myrtle Bank
- Nabowla
- Newnham
- Newstead
- North Lilydale
- North Scottsdale
- Norwood
- Notley Hills
- Nunamara
- Palana
- Patersonia
- Pioneer
- Pipers Brook
- Pipers River
- Prospect
- Punchbowl
- Pyengana
- Ranga
- Ravenswood
- Relbia
- Retreat
- Ringarooma
- Riverside
- Robigana
- Rocherlea
- Rosevears
- Rowella
- Royal George
- Rushy Lagoon
- Scamander
- Scottsdale
- Seymour
- Sidmouth
- South Launceston
- South Mount Cameron
- South Springfield
- Springfield
- St Helens
- St Leonards
- St Marys
- Stieglitz
- Stony Head
- Strzelecki
- Summerhill
- Swan Bay
- Swan Point
- Talawa
- Targa
- Tayene
- Telita
- The Gardens
- Tomahawk
- Tonganah
- Trenah
- Trevallyn
- Tulendeena
- Tunnel
- Turners Marsh
- Underwood
- Upper Blessington
- Upper Esk
- Upper Scamander
- Warrentinna
- Waterhouse
- Waverley
- Weldborough
- West Launceston
- West Scottsdale
- Weymouth
- White Hills
- Whitemark
- Windermere
- Wingaroo
- Winkleigh
- Winnaleah
- Wyena
- York Town
- Youngtown
Questions
When does the Division of Bass apply?
At any federal election with a writ issued after 8 October 2026. Until then the current divisions remain, and current members keep representing them.
Is Bass a new division?
A division named Bass exists today; its boundaries change under this redistribution It overlaps the current Bass, Lyons.
Which council areas are in the Division of Bass?
Council areas overlapping it include Break O'Day Council, Dorset Council, Flinders Council, Launceston City Council, West Tamar Council, George Town Council.
Which suburbs are in the Division of Bass?
Suburbs mostly inside it include Alberton, Banca, Bangor, Blessington, Blumont, Branxholm, Burns Creek, Cornwall.
How accurate is this?
Boundaries are simplified (about 40 m tolerance), so overlap percentages are approximate. For anything official, check the Australian Electoral Commission.
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