Fadden (QLD)
Fadden is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 432.5 km², currently held by Cameron Caldwell (LNP). It is the 70th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 13th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $717.4k across 126 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Fadden boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 432.5 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 194,617 |
| Population density | 450.02/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $770/week |
| Median household income | $1,680/week |
| Median family income | $1,957/week |
| Median rent | $440/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,950/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Fadden compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 432.5 km², the 70th largest of 150 divisions with data; 39% above the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 194,617, the 13th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 16% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 450.0/km², the 72nd least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 14% below the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $770/week, the 68th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 1% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $440/week, the 23rd highest of 149 divisions with data; 17% above the median of $375/week.
Where Fadden is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Most populous federal electorates. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 135,733 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 87.08% (+0.54 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.75% (+1.44 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Cameron Caldwell (LNP) 56.88% (margin 6.9pts) (-3.75 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 56.88% (margin 6.9pts) (+3.75 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Caldwell ★ | LNP | 45,627 | 40.96% | -3.66pts |
| Letitia Del Fabbro | Australian Labor Party | 30,526 | 27.4% | +5.05pts |
| Andrew Stimson | The Greens | 10,359 | 9.3% | -1.43pts |
| Nick Muir | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 8,896 | 7.99% | -0.69pts |
| John Armfield | Gerard Rennick People First | 4,938 | 4.43% | +4.43pts |
| Nathan O'Brien | Trumpet of Patriots | 4,561 | 4.09% | +4.09pts |
| Stewart Brooker | Independent | 3,124 | 2.8% | -1.37pts |
| Patricia Martin | Family First | 2,198 | 1.97% | +1.97pts |
| Dennis Pukallus | Citizens Party | 1,169 | 1.05% | +1.05pts |
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 Fadden.
| Total value | $717,408 (126 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $654,191 (85 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $63,217 (41 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bonny Babes Pty Ltd | 1 | $84,000 |
| HARMONY EARLY EDUCATION SPRINGFIELD PARKWAY | 1 | $71,000 |
| Bonny Babes Coomera | 2 | $32,246 |
| Little Gems Child Care & Early Learning Centre - Helensvale | 1 | $24,656 |
| Coomera Clubhouse for Early Childhood Learning- Centre 2 | 1 | $17,733 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA579434 | Bonny Babes Pty Ltd | National CCTV Assessment | Delivered here | $84,000 |
| GA578217 | HARMONY EARLY EDUCATION SPRINGFIELD PARKWAY | ECEC Worker Retention Payment | Delivered here | $71,000 |
| GA570481 | Little Gems Child Care & Early Learning Centre - Helensvale | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $24,656 |
| GA590945 | Bonny Babes Coomera | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $18,032 |
| GA573242 | Coomera Clubhouse for Early Childhood Learning- Centre 2 | Inclusion Support Program | Delivered here | $17,733 |
See every grant award in Fadden →
Member
| Member | Cameron Caldwell (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Assistant Minister for Housing Opposition Chief Whip |
Voting attendance
69.0% (470 of 681 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $750,760 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $165,274 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $172,565 |
| Office Administration | $306,163 |
| Other Car Costs | $20,383 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $48,127 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,469 |
| Travel Allowance | $26,579 |
| Telecommunications | $1,673 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Assistant Minister (7 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.