Profile of the electoral division of McMahon (NSW)

Updated: 10 October 2024
State/Territory:
New South Wales
Date this name and boundary was gazetted:
10 October 2024
First election this name was used at:
2010 federal election
First election this boundary was used at:
First federal election following the 2022 election
Maps of Division
Name derivation:
Named in honour of the Rt Hon. Sir William McMahon GCMG CH, 1908–88. McMahon was Prime Minister of Australia (1971–72) and a Member of the House of Representatives (1949–82).
Area
179 sq km
Location Description:
The Division of McMahon consists of:
  • part of the Blacktown City Council,
  • part of the Cumberland Council,
  • part of the Fairfield City Council, and
  • part of the Penrith City Council.
Demographic rating:
Outer Metropolitan – situated in capital cities and containing large areas of recent suburban expansion.
Current member details:
Please refer to the Parliament of Australia website
Previous members:

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

AEC contact:
Divisional Office contact details
Further information:

For supporting information, see Party codes, demographic ratings and seat status.