Virtual Tally Room: the official election results
House of Representatives Updated: 11/12/2007 1:35:44 PM

NSW DIVISION - THROSBY

  Help and Notes 
Division Profile
Division Name THROSBY
State New South Wales
Elected Member George, J (ALP) 2001-
Name Derivation Named after Dr Charles Throsby 1771-1828, a local pioneer who explored the area.
First Proclaimed / Election 1984
Area 485 sq. kms
Demographic Provincial
Pre-Election Seat Status Safe
Seat Status Safe
Enrolment 88,502
Turnout 95.92%
Informal 5.24%
Location Throsby covers an area of approximately 485 sq km and extends from Kiama Downs, Jamberoo and Barren Grounds in the south to Port Kembla, Kembla Grange and Dombarton in the north to the Pacific Ocean in the east, encompassing Port Kembla Harbour and BHP steel works. The main suburbs include Albion Park, Barrack Heights, Berkeley, Blackbutt, Cringila, Dapto, Kembla Grange, Lake Illawarra, Oak Flats, Port Kembla, Shellharbour, Warilla, Warrawong, Horsley and Shell Cove.
Products and Industry Steel works, mining, engineering, light and heavy manufacturing, transport, tourism, construction, transport, dairy farming and retail industries.

Members
George, J (ALP) 2001-
Hollis, C (ALP) 1984-2001

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.

Help

Notes:

  Australian Electoral Commission  |   Feedback  |   Privacy  |   Copyright  |   Linking to the AEC  |   Disclaimer  |   Skip to Top