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Home | State government elections | Comparison of electorates

Comparison of electorates

Please note: Data from the 2006 State Election will be included once all results are finalised. To check the progressive results, please visit the virtual tally room.

State-wide demographics

At the 2001 Census, Victoria had the following characteristics:

Age - median: 35 years
Income - median weekly household income: $812
Birthplace - percentage born outside Australia: 24.7%
Mobility - percentage changing address since 1996 census: 41.4%
Unemployment - rate: 6.8%

Compare the State's Lower House districts on these characteristics.
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State election results

Voter participation rates at State elections since 1992:
2006 election      92.7%
2002 election      93.2%
1999 election      93.2%
1996 election      94.1%
1992 election      95.1%

Rates of informal voting at State elections since 1992:
2006 election      4.6%
2002 election      3.4%
1999 election      3.0%
1996 election      2.3%
1992 election      3.8%

Numbers of candidates at State elections since 1992:
2006 election      707
2002 election      477
1999 election      406
1996 election      421
1992 election      444


See what margins are required for districts to change hands.

See a list of all current members of the Lower House and members of the Upper House (external links).
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