About Murrumbidgee

The electorate of Murrumbidgee is situated on the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal people and roughly translated it means 'big water' in the Wiradjuri language. The name is taken from the Murrumbidgee River, which flows directly through the electorate.

Murrumbidgee is one of 5 multi-member electorates in the ACT and is host to some of the most beautiful landscapes, distinct wildlife and diverse people in Canberra. It's home to city's main mountain bike park, has the best access to nature and a fantastic shopping and market scene. Overall, its a great place to live!

The electorate of Murrumbidgee encompasses:

Woden Valley: Chifley, Curtin, Farrer, Garran, Hughes, Isaacs, Lyons, Mawson, O'Malley, Pearce, Phillip, Torrens.

Weston Creek: Chapman, Duffy, Fisher, Holder, Rivett, Stirling, Waramanga, Weston.

Molonglo Valley: Coombs, Denman Prospect, Whitlam, Wright.

Parts of the Inner South: Deakin, Yarralumla.

Elections ACT is expected to finalise a redistribution process by the October 2024 elections that will impact the border between Murrumbidgee and Kurrajong - with Forrest and Red Hill expected to be become a part of Murrumbidgee.