Fairfax (QLD)
Fairfax is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 1,004.3 km², currently held by Ted O'Brien (LP). It is the 59th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 69th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $7.1m across 138 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Fairfax boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
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 |
How Fairfax compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 1,004.3 km², the 59th largest of 150 divisions with data; 3.2 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 169,466, the 69th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 1% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 168.8/km², the 58th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 32% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $763/week, the 64th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 2% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $435/week, the 25th highest of 149 divisions with data; 16% above the median of $375/week.
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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 |
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 Fairfax.
| Total value | $7,090,735 (138 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,115,846 (84 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $5,974,889 (54 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Suncare Community Services Ltd. | 1 | $4,485,690 |
| The North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health | 1 | $530,150 |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | 3 | $459,035 |
| BIDJARA LANGUAGE PROJECT LIMITED | 1 | $337,700 |
| Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Maroochydore Sub Branch Incorporated | 1 | $312,469 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572505 | Suncare Community Services Ltd. | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $4,485,690 |
| GA588789 | The North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health | Indigenous Employment Initiative Program | Recipient based here | $530,150 |
| GA591657 | BIDJARA LANGUAGE PROJECT LIMITED | Indigenous Languages and Arts Program | Recipient based here | $337,700 |
| GA583467 | Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Maroochydore Sub Branch Incorporated | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $312,469 |
| GA575501 | University of the Sunshine Coast | Linkage Projects | Delivered here | $249,642 |
See every grant award in Fairfax →
Member
| Member | Ted O'Brien (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Deputy Leader of the Opposition |
Voting attendance
72.4% (1,515 of 2,093 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,080,476 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 (10 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 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.