Name Derivation: Named after Dr Charles Throsby 1771-1828, a local pioneer who explored the area.

Area and Location Description: Throsby covers an area of approximately 485 sq km and extends from Kiama Downs, Jamberoo and Barren Grounds in the south to Port Kembla, Kembla Grange and Dombarton in the north to the Pacific Ocean in the east, encompassing Port Kembla Harbour and BHP steel works.

The main suburbs of Throsby include Albion Park, Barrack Heights, Berkeley, Blackbutt, Cringila, Dapto, Farmborough Heights, Kembla Grange, Lake Illawarra, Oak Flats, Port Kembla, Shellharbour, Warilla, Warrawong, Horsley, Shell Cove, Kiama Downs, Minnamurra and Jamberoo. [throsby]

Products/Industries of the Area: BHP continues to be the area's largest employer and wields much influence on the local economy. Mining, engineering, light and heavy manufacturing, transport, tourism and the building industry all play an important role in the economy of not only this division, but of the nation's entire southeastern seaboard. Significant in this regard are the Coal Loader and Grain Terminal located in Port Kembla's Inner Harbour.

First Proclaimed/Election: 1984

Demographic Rating: Provincial

Members:
  GEORGE, J (ALP) 2001-
  HOLLIS, C (ALP) 1984-2001

Current Member Details:
See the Parliament of Australia website

AEC Divisional Office Address:
See the Divisional Office Contact Details

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version of the Throsby electorate map

Further information:
2007 Federal Election Results
2004 Federal Election Results
2001 Federal Election Results
Divisional Profile & Map

For supporting information, see:
Party Codes, Demographic Ratings and Seat Status.