Profile of the electoral division of Monash (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:
2019 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 Monash (2024)

Download Victoria GIS data

Name Derivation:
Named in honour of Sir John Monash CB(M) KCB(M) GCMG, 1865–1931. Monash was one of the foremost Allied military commanders of the First World War and was recognised for his outstanding contributions to the community.
Area
8,255 sq km
Location description
The proposed Division of Monash will consist of:
  • Bass Coast Shire Council,
  • South Gippsland Shire Council,
  • part of the Baw Baw Shire Council,
  • part of the Cardinia Shire Council,
  • part of the Latrobe City Council,
  • part of the Yarra Ranges Shire Council, and
  • the unincorporated area of Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort.
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
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.