Profile of the electoral division of Shortland (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:
1949 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 Naval Lieutenant John Shortland, 1769–1810. Shortland named the Hunter River, made the first chart of the harbour and collected samples of coal near what would become Shortland.
Area
204 sq km
Location Description:
The Division of Shortland consists of:
  • part of the Central Coast Council,
  • part of the Lake Macquarie City Council, and
  • part of the Newcastle City 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
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.