Overview
Geographical and demographic description
Macquarie covers the Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury regions west of Sydney, featuring national parks, historic towns, and semi-rural communities.
Key Areas
Key Local Issues
Important issues affecting this electorate
Bushfire Management
HIGH
Preparation, response and recovery from catastrophic bushfires that have severely impacted the region.
Environment Protection
HIGH
Preserving the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and managing tourism impacts.
Election History
Recent election results
| Year | Winner | 2PP % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Susan Templeman (Labor) | 56.5% | +5.4% |
| 2019 | Susan Templeman (Labor) | 51.1% | +2.3% |
| 2016 | Susan Templeman (Labor) | 48.8% | +6.7% |
Quick Facts
Essential electorate information
State
NSW
Type
Regional
Population
163,000
MP Since
2016
Demographics
Population statistics
Median Age
42
Median Income
$1,780 weekly
University Educated
30%
About Macquarie
The Macquarie electorate in NSW is currently represented by Susan Templeman (Labor) since 2016. This electorate profile provides comprehensive information about local issues, voting history, demographic breakdown, and electoral boundaries.