Profile of the electoral division of Whitlam (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:
2016 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 the Hon. Edward Gough Whitlam AC QC, 1916–2014. Whitlam was Prime Minister of Australia (1972–75) and a Member of the House of Representatives (1952–78).
Area:
2 966 sq km
Location Description:
The Division of Whitlam consists of:
  • Shellharbour City Council,
  • Wingecarribee Shire Council, and
  • part of the Wollongong 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.