Profile of the electoral division of Eden-Monaro (NSW)

Updated: 18 June 2025
State/Territory:
New South Wales
Date this name and boundary was gazetted:
10 October 2024
First election this name was used at:
1901 federal election
First election this boundary was used at:
2025 federal election
Maps and data:
Name derivation:
Named after the two areas in which the electoral division is located. The name 'Monaro' is variously believed to be:
  • derived from the Aboriginal word 'Maneroo', meaning plain, or
  • an Aboriginal word meaning 'the navel' or 'a woman's breasts'.
Area
31,913 sq km
Location Description:
The Division of Eden-Monaro consists of:
  • Bega Valley Shire Council,
  • Goulburn Mulwaree Council,
  • Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council,
  • Snowy Monaro Regional Council, and
  • part of the Eurobodalla Shire Council.
Demographic rating:
Rural – outside capital cities and without majority of enrolment in major provincial cities.
Current member details:
Please refer to the Parliament of Australia website
Previous members:

Former members for an electoral division of this name can be found by searching 'Electorates' in the Parliamentary Handbook

AEC contact:
Divisional Office contact details
Further information:

For supporting information, see Party codes, demographic ratings and seat status.