Federal Election 2025: Check out the electorates with the highest pre-polling rates
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About a third of enrolled Australians have already cast their vote ahead of the federal election, with some divisions set to have more voters pre-poll than will turn up on election day.
Australian Electoral Commission figures reveal about 5.7 million votes (31 per cent) had been received by end of play yesterday – up from about 4.6 million (27 per cent) two-days out from the 2022 election.
In the Queensland seat of Hinkler, 46 per cent of enrolled Australians had gotten a jump on their democratic duty before booths closed yesterday, suggesting it will tip over the halfway point before the end of today.
Pre-polling rates were above 40 per cent in Fowler (NSW), Fisher (QLD), Gilmore (NSW), Gippsland (VIC), Nicholls (VIC), Dawson (QLD), Kennedy (QLD), Fairfax (QLD) and Eden-Monaro (NSW).
Rates have increased across the country, with the figures down in only 11 electorates, including Linigari (NT), Watson (NSW), Blaxland (NSW), Durack (WA), Calwell (VIC) and Bass (TAS).
HIGHEST PRE-POLLING DIVISIONS
HINKLER
Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, QLD
46% already pre-polled, up from 41%
This was won by the LNP last election but now sits vacant as the sitting MP Keith Pitt resigned in January.
FOWLER
Sydney southwest suburbs, NSW
45% already pre-polled, up from 39%
This seat is currently held by independent Dai Le, having previously been consistently won by the ALP.
FISHER
Sunshine Coast, QLD
45% already pre-polled, up from 35%
Held by Liberal MP Andrew Wallace since 2016, this is a safe LNP seat.
GILMORE
South Coast, NSW
43% already pre-polled, up from 38%
A marginal Labor seat being contested this election by Labor’s Fiona Phillips, Liberal’s Andrew Constance and the Greens’ Debbie Killian as well as candidates from Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, Family First, Trumpet of Patriots, Legalise Cannabis Party, and independent Kate Dezarnaulds.
GIPPSLAND
Eastern VIC
43% already pre-polled, up from 37%
This electorate has one of Victoria’s largest geographical footprints. It is a very safe Nationals seat, held by current MP Darren Chester since 2008. He is running again this election.
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Originally published as Federal Election 2025: Check out the electorates with the highest pre-polling rates