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    McMahon

    Federal electorate in NSW

    LaborNSWCurrent MP: Chris Bowen

    Overview

    Geographical and demographic description

    McMahon covers outer western Sydney suburbs, featuring established residential areas, industrial zones, and diverse multicultural communities.

    Key Areas

    FairfieldWetherill ParkMount DruittGreystanesSmithfieldBossley Park

    Key Local Issues

    Important issues affecting this electorate

    Employment

    HIGH

    Creating local jobs and supporting local manufacturing industries in an area with higher unemployment.


    Multiculturalism

    HIGH

    Supporting diverse communities including significant Vietnamese, Arabic, and Assyrian populations.

    Election History

    Recent election results

    YearWinner2PP %Swing
    2022
    Chris Bowen
    (Labor)
    63.5%+1.7%
    2019
    Chris Bowen
    (Labor)
    61.8%-2.6%
    2016
    Chris Bowen
    (Labor)
    64.4%+4.4%

    Quick Facts

    Essential electorate information

    State

    NSW

    Type

    Urban

    Population

    167,000

    MP Since

    2010

    Demographics

    Population statistics

    Median Age

    36

    Median Income

    $1,490 weekly

    University Educated

    23%

    About McMahon

    The McMahon electorate in NSW is currently represented by Chris Bowen (Labor) since 2010. This electorate profile provides comprehensive information about local issues, voting history, demographic breakdown, and electoral boundaries.