Division of Spence (federal division from the next election)
Spence is a federal division in South Australia under the AEC redistribution determined 8 October 2026, covering about 521 km². It applies to any federal election with a writ issued after that date. It overlaps the current division of Spence.
- Level
- Federal electorate, from the next election
- State / territory
- South Australia
- Area
- about 521 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 Spence
| Division of Spence — Matt Burnell (ALP) | >99% of Spence | 98% of Spence |
Local council areas overlapping Spence
| City of Playford | 66% of Spence | 96% of City of Playford |
| City of Salisbury | 14% of Spence | 44% of City of Salisbury |
| Town of Gawler | 8% of Spence | >99% of Town of Gawler |
| The Barossa Council | 8% of Spence | 4% of The Barossa Council |
| Light Regional Council | 4% of Spence | 2% of Light Regional Council |
State electorates overlapping Spence
| Taylor (SA state electorate) | 42% of Spence | 91% of Taylor |
| Schubert (SA state electorate) | 25% of Spence | 6% of Schubert |
| Light (SA state electorate) | 10% of Spence | >99% of Light |
| King (SA state electorate) | 8% of Spence | 51% of King |
| Elizabeth (SA state electorate) | 5% of Spence | >99% of Elizabeth |
| Ngadjuri (SA state electorate) | 4% of Spence | <1% of Ngadjuri |
| Ramsay (SA state electorate) | 4% of Spence | 70% of Ramsay |
| Playford (SA state electorate) | <1% of Spence | 23% of Playford |
Suburbs in Spence
Suburbs with at least a quarter of their area inside this division.
- Andrews Farm
- Angle Vale
- Bibaringa
- Blakeview
- Bolivar
- Buchfelde
- Buckland Park
- Burton
- Concordia
- Craigmore
- Davoren Park
- Direk
- Edinburgh
- Edinburgh North
- Elizabeth
- Elizabeth Downs
- Elizabeth East
- Elizabeth Grove
- Elizabeth North
- Elizabeth Park
- Elizabeth South
- Elizabeth Vale
- Evanston
- Evanston Gardens
- Evanston Park
- Evanston South
- Eyre
- Gawler
- Gawler Belt
- Gawler East
- Gawler South
- Gawler West
- Gould Creek
- Hewett
- Hillbank
- Hillier
- Humbug Scrub
- Kalbeeba
- Kudla
- Macdonald Park
- Munno Para
- Munno Para Downs
- Munno Para West
- One Tree Hill
- Paralowie
- Penfield
- Penfield Gardens
- Reid
- Salisbury North
- Sampson Flat
- Smithfield
- Smithfield Plains
- St Kilda
- Uleybury
- Virginia
- Waterloo Corner
- Willaston
- Yattalunga
Questions
When does the Division of Spence 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 Spence a new division?
A division named Spence exists today; its boundaries change under this redistribution It overlaps the current Spence.
Which council areas are in the Division of Spence?
Council areas overlapping it include City of Playford, City of Salisbury, Town of Gawler, The Barossa Council, Light Regional Council.
Which suburbs are in the Division of Spence?
Suburbs mostly inside it include Andrews Farm, Bibaringa, Blakeview, Buchfelde, Burton, Craigmore, Davoren Park, Direk.
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.