Bowman (QLD)
Bowman is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 906.3 km², currently held by Henry Pike (LNP). It is the 62nd largest of 150 divisions by area and the 45th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $3.6m across 101 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Bowman boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 906.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 159,222 |
| Population density | 175.69/km² |
| Median age | 43 |
| Median personal income | $786/week |
| Median household income | $1,767/week |
| Median family income | $2,131/week |
| Median rent | $420/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,950/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Bowman compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 906.3 km², the 62nd largest of 150 divisions with data; 2.9 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 159,222, the 45th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 5% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 175.7/km², the 61st least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 34% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $786/week, the 71st highest of 149 divisions with data; 1% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $420/week, the 33rd highest of 149 divisions with data; 12% above the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 122,940 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.08% (+0.57 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.56% (+0.65 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Henry Pike (LNP) 52.43% (margin 2.4pts) (-3.08 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 52.43% (margin 2.4pts) (+3.08 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Pike ★ | LNP | 42,777 | 39.61% | -2.76pts |
| Darcy Brown | Australian Labor Party | 34,247 | 31.71% | +2.51pts |
| Kristie Lockhart | The Greens | 12,689 | 11.75% | -1.27pts |
| Matthew Knight | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,650 | 7.08% | -0.61pts |
| Gary Williamson | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,924 | 3.63% | +3.63pts |
| Shaun Holloway | Independent | 3,375 | 3.13% | +3.13pts |
| David Todd | Family First | 3,325 | 3.08% | +3.08pts |
Grants received
Grant awards published on GrantConnect, 1 Jul 2026 to 6 Nov 2026 (Political Gadgets' collection began with July 2026 publications). Source: GrantConnect, via Political Gadgets' grants page for Bowman.
| Total value | $3,553,761 (101 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $431,227 (60 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $3,122,535 (41 awards) |
Each award is placed by its delivery postcode, or by the recipient's registered postcode when no delivery postcode is given. Many of the second kind are local organisations whose delivery location simply wasn't recorded, but they also include national organisations headquartered here, which is why city-centre seats can show large totals for money that is actually spent elsewhere.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Awards | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Star Community Services Ltd | 2 | $1,160,845 |
| Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Redlands Sub Branch Inc. | 2 | $1,127,889 |
| Bay Island Early Learning and Care Pty Ltd | 3 | $775,238 |
| I AM Montessori Pty Ltd | 1 | $46,000 |
| Bayside Kindergarten and Childcare | 2 | $32,902 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572502 | Star Community Services Ltd | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $1,159,345 |
| GA583463 | Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Redlands Sub Branch Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $1,042,836 |
| GA579920 | Bay Island Early Learning and Care Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $653,400 |
| GA580029 | Bay Island Early Learning and Care Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Capital Support | Recipient based here | $117,236 |
| GA579355 | Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Redlands Sub Branch Inc. | Veteran Wellbeing Grants | Recipient based here | $85,053 |
See every grant award in Bowman →
Member
| Member | Henry Pike (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health Shadow Assistant Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme |
Voting attendance
69.5% (586 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $657,701 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $75,907 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $190,632 |
| Office Administration | $300,488 |
| Other Car Costs | $7,663 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $49,482 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $337 |
| Travel Allowance | $26,550 |
| Telecommunications | $1,077 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Assistant Minister (7 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | QLD (30 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban (98 electorates) |
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Geometry: AEC federal electoral boundaries (2025). Demographics: ABS Data API (Census 2021, CED 2021 boundaries). Election results: AEC 2025 tally room. Expenses: IPEA via indexpenses. Grants: GrantConnect via grants. Attendance & positions: Political Gadgets' own Australian Parliament division-record data. See the popup for licensing and caveats.