Dickson (QLD)
Dickson is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 724.3 km², currently held by Ali France (ALP). It is the 66th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 48th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $4.2m across 106 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Dickson boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 724.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 159,571 |
| Population density | 220.3/km² |
| Median age | 38 |
| Median personal income | $887/week |
| Median household income | $2,059/week |
| Median family income | $2,310/week |
| Median rent | $375/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,918/month |
| Average household size | 2.8 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Dickson compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 724.3 km², the 66th largest of 150 divisions with data; 2.3 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 159,571, the 48th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 5% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 220.3/km², the 64th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 42% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $887/week, the 40th highest of 149 divisions with data; 14% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $375/week, the 73rd highest of 149 divisions with data; in line with the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 119,375 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.36% (+1.01 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.24% (+0.36 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Ali France (ALP) 55.99% (margin 6.0pts) (+7.69 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 55.99% (margin 6.0pts) (+7.69 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Dutton | LNP | 36,628 | 34.69% | -7.38pts |
| Ali France ★ | Australian Labor Party | 35,502 | 33.63% | +1.93pts |
| Ellie Smith | Independent | 12,874 | 12.19% | +12.19pts |
| Vinnie Batten | The Greens | 8,061 | 7.64% | -5.36pts |
| Joel Stevenson | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 4,429 | 4.19% | -1.17pts |
| David Zaloudek | Legalise Cannabis Party | 2,950 | 2.79% | +2.79pts |
| Suniti Hewett | Family First | 2,299 | 2.18% | +2.18pts |
| Michael Jessop | Trumpet of Patriots | 1,900 | 1.8% | +1.8pts |
| Maureen Brohman | Animal Justice Party | 936 | 0.89% | +0.89pts |
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 Dickson.
| Total value | $4,153,952 (106 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $2,132,979 (77 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $2,020,973 (29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moreton Bay City Council | 1 | $1,600,000 |
| Emerge Community Care Limited | 1 | $1,083,500 |
| Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Bray Park - Strathpine Sub Branch Inc. | 2 | $382,861 |
| Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Pine Rivers District Sub-Branch Inc. | 1 | $156,600 |
| Mount Nebo State School P&C Association | 1 | $132,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA578157 | Moreton Bay City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $1,600,000 |
| GA572537 | Emerge Community Care Limited | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $1,083,500 |
| GA580583 | Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Bray Park - Strathpine Sub Branch Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $372,861 |
| GA589401 | Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Pine Rivers District Sub-Branch Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $156,600 |
| GA579798 | Mount Nebo State School P&C Association | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $132,000 |
See every grant award in Dickson →
Member
| Member | Ali France (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
87.2% (231 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $667,271 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $87,641 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $138,666 |
| Office Administration | $354,394 |
| Other Car Costs | $7,885 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $42,152 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $25,671 |
| Telecommunications | $4,056 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 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.