Profile of the electoral division of Sydney (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:
1969 federal election
First election this boundary was used at:
First federal election following the 2022 election
Maps of Division
Name derivation:
Named after the city covered by the electoral division. The name 'Sydney' was used by Captain Arthur Phillip in honour of Thomas Townshend, First Viscount Sydney, who as British Home Secretary submitted the plan for a convict settlement at Botany Bay.
Area
45 sq km
Location Description:
The Division of Sydney consists of:
  • part of the Inner West Council,
  • part of the Council of the City of Sydney, and
  • Unincorporated NSW – Lord Howe Island.
Demographic rating:
Inner Metropolitan – situated in capital cities and consisting of well-established built-up suburbs.
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.