Profile of the electoral division of Hunter (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 for the Hunter River, which was part of the electoral division when it was first created. The river was discovered by John Shortland in 1797 and named after Captain John Hunter RN, the second Governor of the Colony of New South Wales (1795–1800).
Area
7,253 sq km
Location Description:
The Division of Hunter consists of:
  • Singleton Council,
  • part of the Cessnock City Council,
  • part of the Lake Macquarie City Council, and
  • part of the Maitland City 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.