Division of Moore (Australian federal electoral division)

Geography and boundaries

Moore covers a stretch of coastal and near‑coastal suburbs north of the Perth central business district. Its boundaries have shifted repeatedly with each redistribution to reflect population change, a process managed by the Australian Electoral Commission. The electorate includes a mix of residential neighbourhoods, commercial centres and coastal open space, with a local character that combines established suburbs and newer developments.

Suburbs and local features

• Clarkson
• Duncraig
• Hillarys
• Heathridge
• Mullaloo
• Ocean Reef
• Padbury

These suburbs provide beach access and recreational amenities and are connected by major transport routes into greater Perth. Local industry is largely service and retail oriented, serving the needs of expanding suburban populations.

History and development

When it was created in 1949, the Division of Moore covered a more rural area north and east of the Perth metropolitan fringe. Over subsequent decades the steady expansion of Perth transformed the electorate into a predominantly urban seat. Redistributions have altered its shape and demographic balance, reflecting the broader suburban growth of Western Australia.

Political profile and significance

Moore is one of many federal divisions that illustrate how urban growth changes electoral landscapes. As a seat in the House of Representatives it contributes to forming government and to local advocacy in Canberra. For background on the type of federal divisions in Australia see federal electoral divisions. For state context consult state government sources and general information on Western Australia. The division lies north of central Perth and fronts the Indian Ocean along much of its western edge.