Division of McMahon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids McMahonAustralian House of Representatives Division |
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Division of McMahon (green) in New South Wales
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| Created | 2009 |
| MP | Chris Bowen |
| Party | Labor |
| Namesake | William McMahon |
| Electors | 99,286 (2013) |
| Area | 161 km2 (62.2 sq mi) |
| Demographic | Outer Metropolitan |
The Division of McMahon is an Australian electoral division in the state of New South Wales. It was set up in 2010 and is named for Australian Prime Minister Sir William McMahon. It replaced the division of Prospect.
The division covers the western suburbs of Sydney. It includes the suburbs of Abbotsbury, Blacktown (part), Bossley Park, Canley Vale, Cecil Park, Eastern Creek, Edensor Park, Erskine Park, Fairfield, Fairfield Heights, Fairfield West, Greenfield Park, Greystanes, Horsley Park, Kemps Creek, Merrylands (part), Merrylands West, Mount Vernon, Orchard Hills, Pemulwuy, Prairiewood, Prospect, Smithfield, South Wentworthville (part), St Clair and Wetherill Park.
Members
| Member | Party | Term | |
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| Chris Bowen | Labor | 2010—present | |
Election results
Images for kids
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Sir William McMahon, the division's namesake
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