Recount likely as final seats hinge on handful of votes

The final postal votes could play a major role in determining the outcome of some federal seats. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

The final outcome in a Sydney electorate will hinge on the final batch of postal votes as the contest goes down to the wire.

Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian's lead in the federal electorate of Bradfield over independent challenger Nicolette Boele has been reduced to 43 votes.