Overview
Geographical and demographic description
Shortland covers the southern Lake Macquarie region near Newcastle, featuring coastal communities, established residential areas, and former mining towns transitioning to new industries.
Key Areas
Key Local Issues
Important issues affecting this electorate
Employment
HIGH
Creating jobs and supporting workers affected by changes in traditional industries like mining and manufacturing.
Healthcare
HIGH
Improving health services for an aging population with higher-than-average health needs.
Election History
Recent election results
| Year | Winner | 2PP % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Pat Conroy (Labor) | 60.5% | +2.8% |
| 2019 | Pat Conroy (Labor) | 57.7% | -2.5% |
| 2016 | Pat Conroy (Labor) | 60.2% | +5.5% |
Quick Facts
Essential electorate information
State
NSW
Type
Regional
Population
163,000
MP Since
2016
Demographics
Population statistics
Median Age
44
Median Income
$1,310 weekly
University Educated
21%
About Shortland
The Shortland electorate in NSW is currently represented by Pat Conroy (Labor) since 2016. This electorate profile provides comprehensive information about local issues, voting history, demographic breakdown, and electoral boundaries.