Capricornia (QLD)
Capricornia is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 151,515.7 km², currently held by Michelle Landry (NAT). It is the 10th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 49th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $2.7m across 105 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Capricornia boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 151,515.7 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 159,792 |
| Population density | 1.05/km² |
| Median age | 38 |
| Median personal income | $830/week |
| Median household income | $1,737/week |
| Median family income | $2,122/week |
| Median rent | $280/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,517/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Capricornia compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 151,515.7 km², the 10th largest of 150 divisions with data; 487.5 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 159,792, the 49th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 5% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1.1/km², the 10th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; under 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $830/week, the 54th highest of 149 divisions with data; 7% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $280/week, the 22nd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 25% below the median of $375/week.
Where Capricornia is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Largest federal electorates by area. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 115,141 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 88.77% (+0.17 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.47% (-2.67 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Michelle Landry (LNP) 55.83% (margin 5.8pts) (-0.76 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 55.83% (margin 5.8pts) (+0.76 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Landry ★ | LNP | 36,074 | 36.56% | -2.88pts |
| Emily Mawson | Australian Labor Party | 31,483 | 31.91% | +3.86pts |
| Cheryl Kempton | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 15,355 | 15.56% | +0.96pts |
| Mick Jones | The Greens | 6,101 | 6.18% | +0.31pts |
| Stephen Andrew | Trumpet of Patriots | 5,999 | 6.08% | +6.08pts |
| Kerri Hislop | Family First | 3,646 | 3.7% | +3.7pts |
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 Capricornia.
| Total value | $2,736,347 (105 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,768,529 (57 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $967,818 (48 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central Queensland University | 1 | $1,326,969 |
| Quality Beginnings Pty Ltd | 1 | $423,500 |
| DREAMTIME CULTURAL CENTRE PTY LTD | 1 | $370,623 |
| Rockhampton Regional Council | 1 | $88,000 |
| Jeffery Clark And Delena Clark | 3 | $46,272 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA589982 | Central Queensland University | ARC Future Fellowships | Delivered here | $1,326,969 |
| GA579992 | Quality Beginnings Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $423,500 |
| GA588105 | DREAMTIME CULTURAL CENTRE PTY LTD | Culture and Capability | Recipient based here | $370,623 |
| GA580478 | Rockhampton Regional Council | CCCF Open Competitive Capital Support | Recipient based here | $88,000 |
| GA579447 | Jeffery Clark And Delena Clark | National CCTV Assessment | Delivered here | $37,000 |
See every grant award in Capricornia →
Member
| Member | Michelle Landry (NAT) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Chief Nationals Whip |
Voting attendance
73.9% (1,858 of 2,515 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $744,058 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $91,451 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $2,139 |
| Office Facilities | $228,101 |
| Office Administration | $295,278 |
| Other Car Costs | $29,405 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $42,381 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $43 |
| Travel Allowance | $38,901 |
| Telecommunications | $3,508 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Other Office Holder (9 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | Over 100,000 km² (11 electorates) |
| State | QLD (30 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 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.