Size of the electoral roll and enrolment rate 2026

Updated: 20 April 2026
Size of the electoral roll and enrolment rate as at 31 March 2026
State/ Territory Electors enrolled Estimated Eligible Population (a) Enrolment rate (b) Estimated not enrolled
NSW 5,730,513 5,797,262 98.8% 66,749
VIC 4,625,448 4,715,624 98.1% 90,176
QLD 3,774,974 3,889,749 97.0% 114,775
WA 1,905,896 2,015,060 94.6% 109,164
SA 1,322,682 1,350,550 97.9% 27,868
TAS 413,595 418,588 98.8% 4,993
ACT 323,315 337,848 95.7% 14,533
NT 155,056 170,632 90.9% 15,576
National 18,251,479 18,695,313 97.6% 443,834

(a) Estimated Eligible Population is calculated using ABS citizen population figures for 30 June 2023 (revised) and 30 June 2024 (preliminary) based on the 2021 Census. ABS data is adjusted by the AEC and projected forward to the relevant date, then adjusted for British Subjects, those of unsound mind, overseas electors and new citizens since the Census.

(b) Enrolment rates above 99.0% are not reported due to error associated with calculating Estimated Eligible Population which may overstate the actual enrolment rate.