Profile of the electoral division of Riverina (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:
1901 federal election
Note: The name was modified to 'Riverina-Darling' for the 1984 federal election before being changed to 'Riverina' for the 1993 federal election.
First election this boundary was used at:
First federal election following the 2022 election
Maps of Division
Name derivation:
Named after the area covered by the electoral division.
Area
52 410 sq km
Location Description:
The Division of Riverina consists of:
  • Coolamon Shire Council,
  • Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council,
  • Cowra Shire Council,
  • Hilltops Council,
  • Junee Shire Council,
  • Lockhart Shire Council,
  • Snowy Valleys Council,
  • Temora Shire Council,
  • Upper Lachlan Shire Council,
  • Wagga Wagga City Council,
  • Weddin Shire Council, and
  • Yass Valley Council.
Demographic rating:
Rural – outside capital cities and without majority of enrolment in major provincial cities.
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.