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    Hughes

    Federal electorate in NSW

    LiberalNSWCurrent MP: Jenny Ware

    Overview

    Geographical and demographic description

    Hughes covers southern Sydney suburbs and parts of the Sutherland Shire, featuring residential areas, bushland, and industrial zones.

    Key Areas

    SutherlandMenaiEngadineKirraweeBarden RidgeLucas Heights

    Key Local Issues

    Important issues affecting this electorate

    Environment

    HIGH

    Preserving bushland and managing urban development in environmentally sensitive areas.


    Transport Infrastructure

    MEDIUM

    Improving road and rail connections to central Sydney for commuters.

    Election History

    Recent election results

    YearWinner2PP %Swing
    2022
    Jenny Ware
    (Liberal)
    53.4%-5.4%
    2019
    Craig Kelly
    (Liberal)
    58.8%-2.5%
    2016
    Craig Kelly
    (Liberal)
    61.3%+0.4%

    Quick Facts

    Essential electorate information

    State

    NSW

    Type

    Urban

    Population

    164,000

    MP Since

    2022

    Demographics

    Population statistics

    Median Age

    40

    Median Income

    $2,050 weekly

    University Educated

    32%

    About Hughes

    The Hughes electorate in NSW is currently represented by Jenny Ware (Liberal) since 2022. This electorate profile provides comprehensive information about local issues, voting history, demographic breakdown, and electoral boundaries.