Dawson (QLD)
Dawson is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 67,383.4 km², currently held by Andrew Willcox (LNP).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | Andrew Willcox (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Sovereign Capability |
Voting attendance
67.5% (542 of 803 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $738,026 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 |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² |
| State | QLD |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Andrew Willcox on Political Gadgets
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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. Attendance & positions: They Vote For You. See the About popup for licensing and caveats.