Division Profile

Division Name

CHIFLEY

State

New South Wales

Elected Member

Price, R (ALP) 1984-

Name Derivation

Named after Ben Chifley 1885-1951, Prime Minister of Australia 1945-49.

First Proclaimed / Election

1968/1969

Area

76 sq. kms

Demographic

Outer Metropolitan

Pre-Election Seat Status

Safe

Seat Status

Safe

Enrolment

92,569

Turnout

94.33%

Informal

7.99%

Location

Chifley covers an area of approximately 76 sq km. Suburbs include Arndell Park, Bidwill, Blackett, Dharruk, Dean Park, Doonside, Emerton, Glendenning, Hassall Grove, Hebersham, Lethbridge Park, Mount Druitt, Oakhurst, Plumpton, Rooty Hill, Ropes Crossing, Shalvey, Tregear, Whalan, Willmot, Woodcroft and parts of Blacktown, Eastern Creek, Marayong and Shanes Park.

Products and Industry

Light manufacturing and service industries.

Members

Price, R (ALP) 1984-

Gorman, R N J (ALP) 1983-1984

Armitage, J L (ALP) 1969-1983

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NSW DIVISION - CHIFLEY

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