Division of Franklin (federal division from the next election)
Franklin is a federal division in Tasmania under the AEC redistribution determined 8 October 2026, covering about 4,471 km². It applies to any federal election with a writ issued after that date. It overlaps the current divisions of Lyons, Franklin.
- Level
- Federal electorate, from the next election
- State / territory
- Tasmania
- Area
- about 4,471 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 Franklin
| Division of Lyons — Rebecca White (ALP) | 92% of Franklin | 13% of Lyons |
| Division of Franklin — Julie Collins (ALP) | 6% of Franklin | 4% of Franklin |
Local council areas overlapping Franklin
| Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council | 59% of Franklin | >99% of Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council |
| Tasman Council | 15% of Franklin | 98% of Tasman Council |
| Sorell Council | 14% of Franklin | 99% of Sorell Council |
| Clarence City Council | 9% of Franklin | 97% of Clarence City Council |
| Brighton Council | 4% of Franklin | >99% of Brighton Council |
State electorates overlapping Franklin
| Lyons (TAS state electorate) | 94% of Franklin | 13% of Lyons |
| Franklin (TAS state electorate) | 6% of Franklin | 4% of Franklin |
Suburbs in Franklin
Suburbs with at least a quarter of their area inside this division.
- Acton Park
- Apslawn
- Bellerive
- Bicheno
- Boomer Bay
- Bream Creek
- Bridgewater
- Brighton
- Buckland
- Cambridge
- Cape Pillar
- Cape Raoul
- Carlton
- Carlton River
- Clarendon Vale
- Clifton Beach
- Coles Bay
- Connellys Marsh
- Copping
- Cranbrook
- Cremorne
- Dodges Ferry
- Dolphin Sands
- Dromedary
- Dulcot
- Dunalley
- Eaglehawk Neck
- Forcett
- Fortescue
- Freycinet
- Friendly Beaches
- Gagebrook
- Geilston Bay
- Grasstree Hill
- Herdsmans Cove
- Highcroft
- Honeywood
- Howrah
- Kellevie
- Koonya
- Lake Leake
- Lauderdale
- Levendale
- Lewisham
- Lindisfarne
- Little Swanport
- Maria Island
- Marion Bay
- Midway Point
- Montagu Bay
- Mornington
- Mount Rumney
- Murdunna
- Nubeena
- Nugent
- Oakdowns
- Old Beach
- Opossum Bay
- Orford
- Orielton
- Otago
- Pawleena
- Penna
- Pontville
- Pontypool
- Port Arthur
- Premaydena
- Primrose Sands
- Rheban
- Richmond
- Risdon
- Risdon Vale
- Roches Beach
- Rocky Hills
- Rokeby
- Rose Bay
- Rosny
- Rosny Park
- Royal George
- Saltwater River
- Sandford
- Schouten Island
- Seven Mile Beach
- Sloping Main
- Sorell
- South Arm
- Spring Beach
- Stormlea
- Swansea
- Taranna
- Tea Tree
- Tooms Lake
- Tranmere
- Triabunna
- Warrane
- Wattle Hill
- White Beach
Questions
When does the Division of Franklin 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 Franklin a new division?
A division named Franklin exists today; its boundaries change under this redistribution It overlaps the current Lyons, Franklin.
Which council areas are in the Division of Franklin?
Council areas overlapping it include Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council, Tasman Council, Sorell Council, Clarence City Council, Brighton Council.
Which suburbs are in the Division of Franklin?
Suburbs mostly inside it include Apslawn, Cambridge, Clarendon Vale, Copping, Cranbrook, Dulcot, Forcett, Grasstree Hill.
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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Federal boundaries: Australian Electoral Commission (as at the 2025 federal election). State and council boundaries: incorporates or developed using Administrative Boundaries © Geoscape Australia licensed under CC BY 4.0.