Profile of the electoral division of Newcastle (NSW)

Updated: 18 June 2025
State/Territory:
New South Wales
Date this name and boundary was gazetted:
10 October 2024
First election this name was used at:
1901 federal election
First election this boundary was used at:
2025 federal election
Maps and data:
Name derivation:
Named after the city covered by the electoral division. Newcastle was named by Governor King in 1804.
Area
159 sq km
Location Description:
The Division of Newcastle consists of:
  • part of the Lake Macquarie City Council, and
  • part of the Newcastle 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.