Profile of the electoral division of Bendigo (Vic)

Updated: 17 October 2024
State/Territory:
Victoria
Date this name and boundary was gazetted:
17 October 2024
First election this name was used at:
1901 federal election
First election this boundary was used at:
First federal election following the 2022 election
Maps and data

A4 map of the electoral division of Bendigo (2024)

Download Victoria GIS data

Name Derivation:
Named after the city covered by the electoral division. The city is named after a Ravenswood shepherd who was nicknamed 'Bendigo' after an English pugilist, Abednego William Thompson.
Area
6,178 sq km
Location description

The Division of Bendigo consists of:

  • Greater Bendigo City,
  • Mount Alexander Shire Council,
  • part of the Campaspe Shire Council,
  • part of the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, and
  • part of the Mitchell Shire Council.
Demographic Rating:
Provincial – outside capital cities, but with a majority of enrolment in major provincial cities.
Current member details:
Please refer to the Parliament of Australia website
Members:

Former members for an electoral division of this name can be found by searching 'Electorates' in the Parliamentary Handbook

AEC Divisional Office:
Divisional Office contact details
Further information:
For supporting information, see Party codes, demographic ratings and seat status.