2016 Federal Election
Metropolitan results
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This table shows the amount of first preference votes received by party in metropolitan divisions. The data includes the swing - a comparison of the current percentage of first preference votes in metropolitan divisions compared to the previous federal election.
This table is sortable by selecting column headers.
Notes:
- Metropolitan: All divisions situated in capital cities and consisting of well-established built-up suburbs or recent suburban expansion.
- These results are final.
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Swing % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 500,633 | 45.93 | -2.49 |
| The Nationals | 7,661 | 0.70 | +0.11 |
| Australian Labor Party | 376,672 | 34.56 | +3.97 |
| The Greens | 134,583 | 12.35 | +2.16 |
| Australian Christians | 26,877 | 2.47 | +0.40 |
| Rise Up Australia Party | 13,113 | 1.20 | +0.50 |
| Socialist Alliance | 1,404 | 0.13 | +0.06 |
| Australian Liberty Alliance | 1,544 | 0.14 | +0.14 |
| Liberal Democrats (LDP) | 2,526 | 0.23 | +0.23 |
| Mature Australia Party | 3,203 | 0.29 | +0.29 |
| Online Direct Democracy | 1,300 | 0.12 | +0.12 |
| Shooters, Fishers and Farmers | 6,022 | 0.55 | +0.55 |
| Independent | 14,485 | 1.33 | +1.14 |
| .... | 0 | 0.00 | -7.18 |
| Formal | 1,090,023 | 96.13 | +1.37 |
| Informal | 43,839 | 3.87 | -1.37 |
| Total | 1,133,862 | 88.73 | -1.50 |
This table shows the two party preferred results for metropolitan divisions. The data includes the swing - a comparison of the current two party preferred votes in metropolitan divisions compared to the previous federal election.
This table is sortable by selecting on column headers.
Notes:
- Metropolitan: All divisions situated in capital cities and consisting of well-established built-up suburbs or recent suburban expansion.
- TPP is a count of House of Representatives votes for the two major parties - Liberal/National Coalition and Australian Labor Party - without taking into account preferences for other parties.
- These results are final.
| Party | This election % | Previous election % | Swing % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal/National Coalition | 52.76 | 56.75 | -3.99 |
| Australian Labor Party | 47.24 | 43.25 | +3.99 |