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    Cunningham

    Federal electorate in NSW

    LaborNSWCurrent MP: Alison Byrnes

    Overview

    Geographical and demographic description

    Cunningham covers the northern Illawarra region south of Sydney, featuring coastal suburbs, industrial areas, and the University of Wollongong.

    Key Areas

    WollongongThirroulCorrimalFigtreeFairy Meadow

    Key Local Issues

    Important issues affecting this electorate

    Industrial Transition

    HIGH

    Supporting communities through changes in traditional steel and manufacturing industries.


    Environment

    MEDIUM

    Protecting the Illawarra escarpment and coastal environments.

    Election History

    Recent election results

    YearWinner2PP %Swing
    2022
    Alison Byrnes
    (Labor)
    66.3%+1.7%
    2019
    Sharon Bird
    (Labor)
    64.6%-2.5%
    2016
    Sharon Bird
    (Labor)
    67.1%+2.4%

    Quick Facts

    Essential electorate information

    State

    NSW

    Type

    Regional

    Population

    166,000

    MP Since

    2022

    Demographics

    Population statistics

    Median Age

    39

    Median Income

    $1,600 weekly

    University Educated

    30%

    About Cunningham

    The Cunningham electorate in NSW is currently represented by Alison Byrnes (Labor) since 2022. This electorate profile provides comprehensive information about local issues, voting history, demographic breakdown, and electoral boundaries.