Dawson (QLD)
Dawson is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 67,383.4 km², currently held by Andrew Willcox (LNP). It is the 14th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 58th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $1.5m across 99 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Dawson boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 67,383.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 162,083 |
| Population density | 2.41/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $841/week |
| Median household income | $1,695/week |
| Median family income | $2,097/week |
| Median rent | $320/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,625/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Dawson compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 67,383.4 km², the 14th largest of 150 divisions with data; 216.8 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 162,083, the 58th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 4% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 2.4/km², the 14th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; under 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $841/week, the 51st highest of 149 divisions with data; 8% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $320/week, the 42nd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 15% below the median of $375/week.
Where Dawson is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Largest federal electorates by area. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 117,202 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 88.15% (+0.66 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.69% (+0.55 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Andrew Willcox (LNP) 61.83% (margin 11.8pts) (+1.41 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 61.83% (margin 11.8pts) (-1.41 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Willcox ★ | LNP | 41,043 | 41.68% | -1.65pts |
| Neil Wallace | Australian Labor Party | 25,808 | 26.21% | +1.74pts |
| Darren Brown | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 10,258 | 10.42% | -2.85pts |
| Paula Creen | The Greens | 6,944 | 7.05% | -0.16pts |
| Michael Lockyer | Trumpet of Patriots | 5,673 | 5.76% | +5.76pts |
| Alexander John Beaumont | Gerard Rennick People First | 5,572 | 5.66% | +5.66pts |
| Amanda Nickson | Family First | 3,170 | 3.22% | +3.22pts |
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 Dawson.
| Total value | $1,470,701 (99 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $430,192 (61 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $1,040,509 (38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Support Centre North Queensland Inc. | 1 | $240,000 |
| Theircare Pty Ltd | 1 | $231,000 |
| Totally and Permanently Disabled Ex Servicepersons Association (Townsville) Inc. | 2 | $214,750 |
| Townsville Hospital and Health Service | 1 | $94,095 |
| Cowboys Charity Limited | 1 | $92,253 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA588889 | Veterans Support Centre North Queensland Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $240,000 |
| GA579934 | Theircare Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $231,000 |
| GA588877 | Totally and Permanently Disabled Ex Servicepersons Association (Townsville) Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $204,750 |
| GA581963 | Townsville Hospital and Health Service | Organ Donation Hospital Support Funding | Recipient based here | $94,095 |
| GA575004 | Cowboys Charity Limited | Family Support Funding Program (FSFP) | Recipient based here | $92,253 |
See every grant award in Dawson →
Member
| Member | Andrew Willcox (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Sovereign Capability |
Voting attendance
67.6% (570 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $760,777 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $122,476 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $144,640 |
| Office Administration | $258,791 |
| Other Car Costs | $47,450 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $79,719 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $930 |
| Travel Allowance | $80,525 |
| Telecommunications | $3,493 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Assistant Minister (7 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² (17 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.