Federal · House of Representatives
Who represents Paterson?
Paterson is a federal electorate (Division) in the House of Representatives in New South Wales. Its federal member is Meryl Swanson (Australian Labor Party).
Your federal member for Paterson
Ms Meryl Swanson MP
Electorate office: Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
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Suburbs and postcodes in Paterson (78 suburbs)
Based on ABS data. Electorate boundaries can split suburbs and postcodes, so if you live near an edge, check with your postcode.
Suburbs
Aberglasslyn 2320, Allandale 2320, Anambah 2320, Anna Bay 2316, Ashtonfield 2323, Beresfield 2322, Berry Park 2321, Bishops Bridge 2326, Black Hill 2322, Boat Harbour 2316, Bobs Farm 2316, Buchanan 2323, Buttai 2323, Campvale 2318, Chisholm 2322, Cliftleigh 2321, Corlette 2315, Duckenfield 2321, Eagleton 2324, East Maitland 2323, Farley 2320, Fern Bay 2295, Ferodale 2318, Fingal Bay 2315, Fishermans Bay 2316, Fullerton Cove 2318, Gillieston Heights 2321, Gosforth 2320, Greta 2334, Harpers Hill 2321, Heatherbrae 2324, Heddon Greta 2321, Hexham 2322, Horseshoe Bend 2320, Lemon Tree Passage 2319, Lenaghan 2322, Lochinvar 2321, Louth Park 2320, Loxford 2326, Maitland 2320, Mallabula 2319, Medowie 2318, Metford 2323, Millers Forest 2324, Morpeth 2321, Mount Dee 2320, Nelson Bay 2315, Oakhampton 2320, Oakhampton Heights 2320, One Mile 2316, Oswald 2321, Oyster Cove 2318, Pitnacree 2323, Port Stephens 2317, Port Stephens 2319, Port Stephens 2324, Raworth 2321, Raymond Terrace 2324, Rutherford 2320, Salamander Bay 2317, Salt Ash 2318, Shoal Bay 2315, Soldiers Point 2317, South Maitland 2320, Stockrington 2322, Swan Bay 2324, Tanilba Bay 2319, Tarro 2322, Taylors Beach 2316, Telarah 2320, Tenambit 2323, Thornton 2322, Tilligerry Creek 2319, Tomago 2322, Williamtown 2318, Windella 2320, Windermere 2321, Woodberry 2322
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New South Wales state electorates that share suburbs with Paterson. Which one is yours depends on your address.
NSW · Legislative Assembly
New South Wales's senators
Senators represent the whole of New South Wales, so all 12 of New South Wales's senators represent Paterson too.
- Tim AyresALP · Minister for Industry and Innovation
- Sean BellONP · One Nation Whip
- Andrew BraggLIB · Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness
- Ross CadellNAT · Nationals Whip in the Senate
- Jessica CollinsLIB
- Mehreen FaruqiGRN · Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens
- Maria KovacicLIB · Shadow Assistant Minister for Women
- Jenny McAllisterALP · Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Deborah O'NeillALP
- Dave SharmaLIB · Shadow Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs
- Tony SheldonALP · Chief Government Whip in the Senate
- David ShoebridgeGRN
Neighbouring electorates
House of Representatives seats that share at least one postcode with Paterson.
Questions about Paterson
Who is the federal member for Paterson?+
Meryl Swanson is the member for Paterson in the House of Representatives. Meryl Swanson is a member of the Australian Labor Party.
Which suburbs are in Paterson?+
Based on ABS data, Paterson covers 78 suburbs and localities, including Aberglasslyn 2320, Allandale 2320, Anambah 2320, Anna Bay 2316, Ashtonfield 2323, Beresfield 2322, Berry Park 2321 and Bishops Bridge 2326. Electorate boundaries can split suburbs and postcodes, so some of these are shared with neighbouring seats.
What postcodes are in Paterson?+
Paterson includes all or part of 13 postcodes: 2295, 2315, 2316, 2317, 2318, 2319, 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2326, 2334.
What New South Wales state electorates overlap Paterson?+
Parts of Paterson are in these New South Wales state electorates: Maitland, Port Stephens, Cessnock, Wallsend and Newcastle. Which one you're in depends on your address.
How do I write to the member for Paterson?+
Better Letters prints your letter, signs it with your signature and posts it to your member's office. You can also download it free and post it yourself. Say that you live in Paterson: members pay most attention to people in their own electorate.
Members and roles come from official parliament listings. Suburbs and postcodes are based on ABS data and may not match electorate boundaries exactly. All electorates