Electoral district of Monaro

Monaro
New South WalesLegislative Assembly
Map
Interactive map of district boundaries from the 2023 state election
StateNew South Wales
Dates current1856–1920
1927–present
MPSteve Whan
PartyLabor
NamesakeMonaro Region
Electors56,951 (2019)
Area20,479.02 km2 (7,907.0 sq mi)
DemographicRural
Electorates around Monaro:
Goulburn Goulburn Kiama
ACT
Wagga Wagga
Albury
Monaro South Coast
Bega
Victoria Victoria Victoria

Monaro, also known as Maneroo (1856–1858), Monara (1858–1879) and Manaro (1894–1904) is an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of New South Wales. It is currently represented by Steve Whan of the Labor party since the 2023 New South Wales state election.

Monaro is a regional district in the south of the state. It encompasses the Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council and Snowy Monaro Regional Council. Its significant population centres include Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood, Cooma, Bombala, Captains Flat, Nimmitabel, Delegate, Bredbo, Michelago, Berridale, Jindabyne and Adaminaby.[1]

  1. ^ "Monaro". New South Wales Electoral Commission. Retrieved 23 November 2019.