Scullin is in the northern suburbs of Melbourne people and. The Electorate includes the suburbs of Thomastown, Epping, Lalor, Mill Park and parts of Bundoora, Mernda and Wollert. 

Scullin has a diverse multicultural community as well as boasting major industries such as manufacturing, food processing, health and education. 

This electorate was proclaimed in 1955 and is named after former Australian Prime Minister, James Scullin.