Economy and budget most discussed election topics, Facebook stats say

Statistics from social media site Facebook have provided an insight of which electorates are being talked-about most and the topics making waves among voters.

A supplied image obtained Wednesday, May 18, 2016 of a graph showing statistics of Facebook users discussing the Australian Federal Election Source: AAP

A win in the electorate of Eden-Monaro is a prize that defines an election and its voters are already talking about the election on Facebook.

According to Facebook statistics the first week of campaigning has pushed the bellwether seat into the top five electoral divisions most discussing the election.

Regardless of age or gender Facebook users focused on the economy, budget and governance issues when discussing the election.

While men aged 25 to 34-year-old were the largest demographic talking about the election and related terms.

This is a change from budget and pre-budget weeks as older age groups dominated the election-related discussions during that period.

Election Facebook conversations

Most engaged electorates:

1. Macquarie (NSW)
2. Page (NSW)
3. Richmond (NSW)
4. Dawson (Qld)
5. Eden-Monaro (NSW)

Top issues for men (Facebook) Source: Facebook

Most engaged demographics:

1. 25 to 34-year-old men
2. 35 to 44-year-old men
3. 45 to 54-year-old men
4. 45 to 54-year-old women
5. 35 to 44-year-old women

Most discussed issues:

1. Economy
2. Budget
3. Governance
4. Social issues
5. Foreign policy

Top issues for women (Facebook) Source: Facebook