Profile of the electoral division of Bullwinkel (WA)

Updated: 24 September 2024
State/Territory:
Western Australia
Date this name and boundary was gazetted:
24 September 2024
First election this name was used at:
First federal election following the 2022 election
First election this boundary was used at:
First federal election following the 2022 election
Maps and data

A4 map of the Division of Bullwinkel (2024) [PDF 2.6MB]

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Name Derivation:

Named in honour of Vivian Statham (née Bullwinkel) AO MBE ARRC ED FNM FRCNA, 1915–2000. Lieutenant Colonel Bullwinkel was a civilian and military nurse who was the sole survivor of the 1942 Bangka Island massacre and a prisoner of war. In recognition of Lieutenant Colonel Bullwinkel's dedication to honouring victims of war crimes, service to nursing, and the community, in both her civilian and military service. This electoral division name also honours the contribution of military nurses, and other military medical personnel, and recognises those who were prisoners of war.

Area
9,508 sq km
Location description

The Division of Bullwinkel consists of:

  • Shire of Beverley
  • Shire of Northam,
  • Shire of Toodyay,
  • Shire of York,
  • part of the City of Armadale,
  • part of the City of Gosnells,
  • part of the City of Kalamunda,
  • part of the City of Swan, and
  • part of the Shire of Mundaring.
Demographic Rating:
Outer Metropolitan – situated in capital cities and containing large areas of recent suburban expansion.
Current member details:
The first member for Bullwinkel will be elected at the next federal general election.
Members:
Information about former members for an electoral division 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.