Grey Electorate

    SA, Australia

    Held by LiberalRural59.7% TPPMP: Rowan Ramsey

    Overview

    Geography and description

    Grey is Australia's third-largest electorate by area, covering more than 90% of South Australia including the Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, the northern Outback, and the APY Lands.

    Key Suburbs

    Port LincolnPort AugustaPort PirieWhyallaRoxby DownsCedunaCoober Pedy

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearWinnerPartyTPP %Swing
    2016Rowan RamseyLiberal63%-1.5%
    2019Rowan RamseyLiberal64.1%+1.1%
    2022Rowan RamseyLiberal59.7%-4.4%

    Current Representative

    Elected Member of Parliament

    Rowan Ramsey

    LiberalSince 2007

    Detailed profile not yet available.

    Key Issues

    Important local matters

    Mining and Resources

    High

    Supporting the substantial mining industry while ensuring benefits flow to regional communities.


    Regional Services

    High

    Maintaining essential services such as healthcare and education across vast distances.

    Demographics

    Population and statistics

    Population

    168,000

    Median Age

    43 years

    Median Income

    $1,360 weekly

    Major Industries

    MiningAgricultureManufacturingHealthcareTourism

    Education

    University Degree

    13%

    Completed High School

    72%