Division Profile
| Division Name |
CANBERRA |
| State |
Australian Capital Territory |
| Elected Member |
Ellis, A (ALP) 1998- |
| Name Derivation |
A locality name derived from an Aboriginal word which is held to mean 'meeting place'. |
| First Proclaimed / Election |
1974 (Prior to 1974 - Australian Capital Territory.) |
| Area |
1921 sq. kms |
| Demographic |
Inner Metropolitan |
| Pre-Election Seat Status |
Fairly Safe |
| Seat Status |
Safe |
| Enrolment |
122,447 |
| Turnout |
96.01% |
| Informal |
2.26% |
| Location |
Canberra covers an area of approximately 1 921 sq km including Capital Hill and adjacent suburbs, Weston Creek, Woden Valley, Stromlo, Tuggeranong, Oaks Estate, the industrial areas of Fyshwick and Hume and the remainder of the ACT to the south and west of the Murrumbidgee and Molonglo Rivers. Those Norfolk Island residents entitled to enrol in the Australian Capital Territory are enrolled in the Division of Canberra. |
| Products and Industry |
Mainly residential with some light industry at Fyshwick and Hume, tourism and retail industries. |
Members
| Ellis, A (ALP) 1998- |
| McMullan, B (ALP) 1996-1998 |
| Smyth, B M (LP) 1995-1996 |
| Kelly, R J (ALP) 1980-1995 |
| Haslem, J W (LP) 1975-1980 |
| Enderby, K E (ALP) 1974-1975 |
Please Note: the division profile displayed above was at the time of the election. Please consult the AEC website for the most current division profile.
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