Brisbane (QLD)
Brisbane is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 57.5 km², currently held by Madonna Jarrett (ALP). It is the 12th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 32nd most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $252.4m across 191 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Brisbane boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 57.5 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 183,255 |
| Population density | 3,189.26/km² |
| Median age | 34 |
| Median personal income | $1,140/week |
| Median household income | $2,114/week |
| Median family income | $2,947/week |
| Median rent | $415/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167/month |
| Average household size | 2.1 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.9 |
How Brisbane compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 57.5 km², the 12th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 18% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 183,255, the 32nd most populous of 149 divisions with data; 9% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 3,189.3/km², the 10th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 6.1 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $1,140/week, the 9th highest of 149 divisions with data; 47% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $415/week, the 37th highest of 149 divisions with data; 11% above the median of $375/week.
Where Brisbane is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Smallest federal electorates by area · Most densely populated federal electorates · Federal electorates with the highest median income. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 127,512 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 89.71% (+0.97 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.19% (+1.11 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Madonna Jarrett (ALP) 58.96% (margin 9.0pts) (+58.96 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 58.96% (margin 9.0pts) (+58.96 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Evans | LNP | 37,951 | 34.27% | -3.44pts |
| Madonna Jarrett ★ | Australian Labor Party | 35,607 | 32.15% | +4.9pts |
| Stephen Bates | The Greens | 28,663 | 25.88% | -1.36pts |
| Cheryl Wood | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 2,798 | 2.53% | +0.3pts |
| Joseph Wheeler | Gerard Rennick People First | 2,354 | 2.13% | +2.13pts |
| Brian William Thiele | Trumpet of Patriots | 1,398 | 1.26% | +1.26pts |
| Rachael Blackwood | FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whistleblower Protection | Innovation | 1,095 | 0.99% | +0.99pts |
| Kirsten Sands | Family First | 879 | 0.79% | +0.79pts |
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 Brisbane.
| Total value | $252,360,539 (191 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $135,058,783 (124 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $117,301,756 (67 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple recipients (aggregated award) | 6 | $109,572,284 |
| The Queensland University of Technology | 3 | $30,059,933 |
| Queensland University of Technology | 20 | $25,423,929 |
| National Heavy Vehicle Regulator | 1 | $19,392,000 |
| Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd | 2 | $15,517,236 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA590219 | Multiple recipients (aggregated award) | Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System – QLD - Q3 - 2026 | Delivered here | $54,041,060 |
| GA575184 | Multiple recipients (aggregated award) | Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System – QLD | Delivered here | $46,759,423 |
| GA591934 | National Heavy Vehicle Regulator | Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiatives | Recipient based here | $19,392,000 |
| GA577527 | The Queensland University of Technology | NPCP Grants | Recipient based here | $14,300,000 |
| GA588790 | The Queensland University of Technology | SPC and ACP Advisory Services | Recipient based here | $14,289,000 |
See every grant award in Brisbane →
Member
| Member | Madonna Jarrett (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
97.7% (259 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $676,047 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $107,363 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $176,691 |
| Office Administration | $286,476 |
| Other Car Costs | $23,516 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $40,917 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $722 |
| Travel Allowance | $30,784 |
| Telecommunications | $2,659 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | Under 100 km² (32 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.