Tale of two cities: The activewear army are out in force to cast their votes in Sydney as Melbourne hipsters hit polling stations
- Images of voters attire as they took to the polls shows the stark contrast between Australia’s two major cities
- Hipsters in Melbourne's north were seen wearing their funkiest outfits , Sydneysiders were far more relaxed
- Some voters in Sydney's Bondi even showed up to voting stations with their surfboards in hand on Saturday
Pictures of voters heading to the polls today have revealed a stark fashion contrast between Australia's two major cities: activewear versus hipsterdom.
While hipsters in Melbourne's north were seen in their funkiest outfits and clutching their warm coffees, Sydneysiders took a far more relaxed approach to the big vote.
Polling booths were flooded with people ready to make their voices heard by casting their vote for the Federal election early on Saturday.
The line to vote in Sydney's Paddington was filled with women geared up to make the most of Saturday's sunshine in activewear
This woman wore leggings with some trendy slides as she waited in line in Paddington. She brought a jersery with her due to the slight winter chill
Saturday seems to be the day for exercise in Sydney's Paddington. Multiple women were spotted geared up for a hike as they made their way to polling booths
Despite a slight winter chill, the sun was definitely out in Paddington on Saturday. Many women donned their sunglasses as they lined up to perform their civic duty
Trendy voters lined up early on Saturday in Paddington. Polls suggest the opposition leader is on track to become prime minister and lead Labor to government for the first time since 2013
This woman wore her Nike shoes with a black outfit and a white hoodie wrapped around her waist as she voted in Paddington
Residents in Paddington stuck to the casual/cool aesthetic as they stepped out to vote on Saturday
Paddington's voting stations were busy on Saturday, with many women getting in to vote early before heading off for their afternoon fitness
Lines were long in Paddington on Saturday. Millions turned out to cast their vote in this year's Federal Election
These women made sure to take with them a smoothie and a coffee as they voted in Paddington, in inner-Sydney
Residents in the affluent inner-Sydney suburb of Paddington looked as though they were set for a busy day, donning activewear as they headed out to vote.
Many women were making the most of Sydney's sunshine, stepping out in tights, sneakers and sunglasses.
Some voters were even spotted at their local polling stations with smoothies in hand as they completed their civic duty.
Bondi residents in Sydney's east opted for even less clothing. Some had come straight from the beach to cast their vote - some still had their surfboards in hand.
Bondi residents were true to form. One man showed up to vote fresh from a swim, wearing only his swimmers
Bondi residents were keen to vote but even more keen to make the most of the waves. This man ran in to cast his vote before fleeing to the sea for a surf
Warringah is the electorateto watch this election, as former prime minister Tony Abbott looks in danger of losing his seat. A woman was pictured with her board in hand on the day of voting
Warringah residents looked relaxed after voting. many people wandered to the water with boards in hands on Saturday morning
Meanwhile, residents in Australia's other major city were more conservative.
Hipsters in Brunswick, in Melbourne's north, jumped into their funkiest outfits as they made their way to local schools and churches.
They took to the polling booths with their warm coffee in hand.
Some forward thinking residents even showed up prepared with their headphones as they waited in line to cast their vote.
However, no matter the city, there was one Election Day staple that all could agree on.
The Democracy Sausage was still a favourite among all of the crowds.
Trendy residents in Melbourne's Brunswick made the most of the Democracy Sausage. This man chose to smother his snag in mustard
Mustard was a popular choice for the residents on Brunswick in Melbourne. While they might be able to agree on theor condiments, their choice of constituents might be a different story
Brunswick voters looked trendy as always, donning glasses and headphones, as they stepped out to vote on Saturday morning
It was a cooler voting day for residents in Brunswick. The ritual of the sausage sizzle was as popular as ever
Hundreds of Aussies took to social media to celebrate getting their reward for placing their vote.
Some were even seen celebrating the democratic delicacy in other ways, with one woman pictured wearing a sausage costume.
The ritual of the sausage sizzle has been linked with voting for many years, but the term 'Democracy Sausage' kicked off in 2013 and gave the unique Australian experience a name.
However, it wasn't until the 2016 federal election that the term really took off and was even named Word of The Year.
Plaid shirts and stylish sunnies were everywhere in Melbourne's Brunswickduring the big vote on Saturday
No matter the city, the Election Day staple - Democracy Sausage – was still a favourite among the crowd
Democracy Sausage has become a stable at schools and church halls around the country during elections
Politicians have since taken to eating the Australian delicacy in front of cameras, often sparking debate about where the onion is placed.
Bill Shorten was seen casting his vote in Moonee Ponds, Victoria, alongside his wife Chloe, talking to voters in long queues before casting their ballot.
He chomped a sausage sandwich afterwards, partaking in one Australia's great election day traditions.
'Tastes like a mood for change,' he said.
According to the Democracy Sausage website, there were expected to be 2180 polling booths with sausage sizzles available across the country.
This Brunswick resident was all smiles after getting her hands on the Democracy Sausage - a staple in Australia
The Democracy Sausage has become a stable at schools and church halls around the country during elections
This voter came prepared for the long lines to vote, donning headphones as they waited in Brunswick on Saturday
Millions of voters flocked to polling booths from early on Saturday, some were left without a sausage in hand after they'd voted for their party of choice
Brunswick voters enjoyed a coffee and a sausage during Saturday's big vote. Colourful residents were in high spirits ahead of the election results
It wasn't just sausages that were a crowd favourite. A coffee stand in Brunswick was incredibly popular
Even if they were too young to vote, Brunswick residents still got behind the Democracy Sausage
Brunswick residents were in high spirits as they manned the barbecue, cooking up the crowd favourite
No matter the city, no one could pass up a Democracy Sausage. The election day staple has risen in popularity, thanks in part to social media
The Democracy Sausage has quickly become a staple at schools and church halls around the country during elections, and today's federal election was gearing up to be the biggest snag day yet
With millions of voters flocking to polling booths from early on Saturday, some were left without a sausage in hand after they'd voted for their party of choice - but these voters in Brunswick had no shortage of sizzles
Polls suggest the opposition leader is on track to become prime minister and lead Labor to government for the first time since 2013. Pictured: People voting in the seat of Brunswick on Saturday, May 18, 2019
Activewear was everywhere in Paddington. Hundreds turned out to vote in the weekend staple
Paddington residents had a relaxed approach to Saturday's event. Sneakers and thongs were a favourite in the affluent suburb
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