Division of Makin (federal division from the next election)
Makin is a federal division in South Australia under the AEC redistribution determined 8 October 2026, covering about 176 km². It applies to any federal election with a writ issued after that date. It overlaps the current divisions of Makin, Spence.
- Level
- Federal electorate, from the next election
- State / territory
- South Australia
- Area
- about 176 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 Makin
| Division of Makin — Tony Zappia (ALP) | 93% of Makin | >99% of Makin |
| Division of Spence — Matt Burnell (ALP) | 7% of Makin | 2% of Spence |
Local council areas overlapping Makin
| City of Salisbury | 49% of Makin | 52% of City of Salisbury |
| City of Tea Tree Gully | 44% of Makin | 82% of City of Tea Tree Gully |
| City of Port Adelaide Enfield | 6% of Makin | 12% of City of Port Adelaide Enfield |
State electorates overlapping Makin
| King (SA state electorate) | 24% of Makin | 49% of King |
| Florey (SA state electorate) | 15% of Makin | >99% of Florey |
| Port Adelaide (SA state electorate) | 14% of Makin | 29% of Port Adelaide |
| Newland (SA state electorate) | 13% of Makin | 88% of Newland |
| Wright (SA state electorate) | 11% of Makin | >99% of Wright |
| Playford (SA state electorate) | 7% of Makin | 77% of Playford |
| Ramsay (SA state electorate) | 5% of Makin | 30% of Ramsay |
| Enfield (SA state electorate) | 4% of Makin | 34% of Enfield |
| Schubert (SA state electorate) | 3% of Makin | <1% of Schubert |
Suburbs in Makin
Suburbs with at least a quarter of their area inside this division.
- Banksia Park
- Brahma Lodge
- Cavan
- Dry Creek
- Fairview Park
- Gepps Cross
- Globe Derby Park
- Golden Grove
- Gould Creek
- Green Fields
- Greenwith
- Gulfview Heights
- Hope Valley
- Houghton
- Ingle Farm
- Mawson Lakes
- Modbury
- Modbury Heights
- Modbury North
- Northfield
- Para Hills
- Para Hills West
- Para Vista
- Parafield
- Parafield Gardens
- Pooraka
- Redwood Park
- Ridgehaven
- Salisbury
- Salisbury Downs
- Salisbury East
- Salisbury Heights
- Salisbury Park
- Salisbury Plain
- Salisbury South
- St Agnes
- Surrey Downs
- Tea Tree Gully
- Upper Hermitage
- Valley View
- Vista
- Walkley Heights
- Wingfield
- Wynn Vale
- Yatala Vale
Questions
When does the Division of Makin 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 Makin a new division?
A division named Makin exists today; its boundaries change under this redistribution It overlaps the current Makin, Spence.
Which council areas are in the Division of Makin?
Council areas overlapping it include City of Salisbury, City of Tea Tree Gully, City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
Which suburbs are in the Division of Makin?
Suburbs mostly inside it include Banksia Park, Brahma Lodge, Cavan, Fairview Park, Gepps Cross, Green Fields, Gulfview Heights, Ingle Farm.
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.