Clarinda Electorate

    Legislative Assembly

    LaborMP: Meng Heang Tak

    Overview

    Geography and description

    Clarinda is a state electorate in the Legislative Assembly of the Victorian Parliament. It is located in the Victorian region and classified as a Urban electorate.

    The current member for Clarinda is Meng Heang Tak (Labor), who has represented the electorate since 2022. Their electorate office is located at Level 1, 1312 Centre Road, Clayton South, VIC, 3169. You can contact them on (03) 9543 6081 or via email at MengHeang.Tak@parliament.vic.gov.au.

    Key Suburbs

    Key suburbs information not available

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearWinnerPartyTPP %Swing
    2022LaborLabor55%-2.3%
    2018LaborLabor57.3%+5.31%
    2014LaborLabor51.99%+3.57%
    2010LiberalLiberal51.58%+5.97%
    2006LaborLabor54.38%-3.38%
    2002LaborLabor57.85%+7.74%

    Current Representative

    Elected Member of Parliament

    Meng Heang Tak

    LaborSince 2022
    Level 1, 1312 Centre Road, Clayton South, VIC, 3169

    Key Issues

    Important local matters

    Housing Affordability

    High

    Escalating house prices and rental stress in Melbourne and regional centers are impacting first-home buyers and low-income renters.


    Public Transport

    Medium

    Calls for improved train frequency, tram network upgrades, and better bus coverage in growth corridors and outer suburbs.


    Health Services

    High

    Concerns over hospital wait times, ambulance response delays, and staff shortages in the Victorian healthcare system.


    Cost of Living

    High

    Rising utility bills, childcare costs, and grocery prices are key concerns for Victorian households.


    Climate Action

    Medium

    Community interest in Victoria leading the clean energy transition and protecting biodiversity.


    Crime and Community Safety

    Medium

    Some electorates are reporting increases in youth crime and concerns about public safety.

    Demographics

    Population and statistics

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    Median Age

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