Profile of the electoral division of Watson (NSW)

Updated: 18 June 2025
State/Territory:
New South Wales
Date this name and boundary was gazetted:
10 October 2024
First election this name was used at:
1934 federal election
Note: The name was retired for the 1969 federal election and resurrected for the 1993 federal election.
First election this boundary was used at:
2025 federal election
Maps and data:
Name derivation:
Named in honour of the Hon. John Christian Watson, 1867–1941. Watson was Prime Minister of Australia (27 April–17 August 1904) and a Member of the House of Representatives (1901–10).
Area
51 sq km
Location Description:
The Division of Watson consists of:
  • part of the Canterbury Bankstown Council, and
  • part of the Strathfield Municipal Council.
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.