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
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
Year | Winner | 2PP % | 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.