Fisher (QLD)
Fisher is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 1,221.9 km², currently held by Andrew Wallace (LNP). It is the 55th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 61st most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $3.8m across 83 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Fisher boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 1,221.9 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 172,185 |
| Population density | 140.91/km² |
| Median age | 43 |
| Median personal income | $748/week |
| Median household income | $1,583/week |
| Median family income | $1,907/week |
| Median rent | $445/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,944/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Fisher compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 1,221.9 km², the 55th largest of 150 divisions with data; 3.9 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 172,185, the 61st most populous of 149 divisions with data; 2% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 140.9/km², the 54th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 27% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $748/week, the 55th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 4% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $445/week, the 21st highest of 149 divisions with data; 19% above the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 139,064 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 90.08% (+1.01 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.43% (+2.28 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Andrew Wallace (LNP) 56.03% (margin 6.0pts) (-2.64 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 56.03% (margin 6.0pts) (+2.64 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wallace ★ | LNP | 44,100 | 37.22% | -7.03pts |
| Morrison Lakey | Australian Labor Party | 26,380 | 22.27% | -1.06pts |
| Keryn Jones | Independent | 19,296 | 16.29% | +16.29pts |
| Renay Wells | The Greens | 11,396 | 9.62% | -4.19pts |
| Benjamin Kelly | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,199 | 6.08% | -3.23pts |
| James Pidgeon | Gerard Rennick People First | 4,972 | 4.2% | +4.2pts |
| Denis Fricot | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,050 | 2.57% | +2.57pts |
| Bronwen Bolitho | Family First | 2,079 | 1.75% | +1.75pts |
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 Fisher.
| Total value | $3,764,117 (83 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,419,504 (60 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $2,344,613 (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VWF Inc. | 1 | $1,940,508 |
| ENIQUEST PTY LIMITED | 1 | $859,371 |
| MUNIMBA-JA ARTS CENTRE LIMITED | 1 | $195,800 |
| The Australian Army Aviation Association Inc. | 1 | $153,480 |
| Bella Grace Brightwater Pty Ltd ATF BG Brightwater Trust | 2 | $60,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA588894 | VWF Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $1,940,508 |
| GA576932 | ENIQUEST PTY LIMITED | Department of Defence Departmental Program 2.1 | Delivered here | $859,371 |
| GA590743 | MUNIMBA-JA ARTS CENTRE LIMITED | Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support | Recipient based here | $195,800 |
| GA588867 | The Australian Army Aviation Association Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $153,480 |
| GA577109 | Bella Grace Beerwah Pty Ltd ATF BG Beerwah Trust | National CCTV Assessment | Delivered here | $32,000 |
See every grant award in Fisher →
Member
| Member | Andrew Wallace (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
79.5% (1,664 of 2,093 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $691,262 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $93,578 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $2,943 |
| Office Facilities | $169,154 |
| Office Administration | $296,271 |
| Other Car Costs | $40,568 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $49,609 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,253 |
| Travel Allowance | $33,528 |
| Telecommunications | $2,880 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 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.