Fairfax (QLD)
Fairfax is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 1,004.3 km², currently held by Ted O'Brien (LP).
Statistics
| Area | 1,004.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 169,466 |
| Population density | 168.75/km² |
| Median age | 43 |
| Median personal income | $763/week |
| Median household income | $1,605/week |
| Median family income | $1,933/week |
| Median rent | $435/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,900/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 130,658 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 89.72% (+0.73 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.27% (-0.26 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Ted O'Brien (LNP) 53.23% (margin 3.2pts) (-5.72 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 53.23% (margin 3.2pts) (+5.72 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted O'Brien ★ | LNP | 42,075 | 37.89% | -7.02pts |
| Naomi Mcqueen | Australian Labor Party | 27,607 | 24.86% | +3pts |
| Francine Wiig | Independent | 13,085 | 11.78% | +11.78pts |
| Sue Etheridge | The Greens | 11,351 | 10.22% | -3.15pts |
| Beatrice Marsh | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 8,232 | 7.41% | +0.85pts |
| Rhys Sanderson | Family First | 3,816 | 3.44% | +3.44pts |
| Gregory Ryzy | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,063 | 2.76% | +2.76pts |
| Paul Mckeown | Independent | 1,819 | 1.64% | +1.64pts |
Member
| Member | Ted O'Brien (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs |
Voting attendance
72.6% (1,490 of 2,053 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,072,869 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $273,508 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $9,713 |
| Office Facilities | $263,625 |
| Office Administration | $323,831 |
| Other Car Costs | $78,349 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $76,091 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $78 |
| Travel Allowance | $45,089 |
| Telecommunications | $2,586 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Cabinet |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | QLD |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Ted O'Brien 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.