Flynn (QLD)
Flynn is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 160,027.0 km², currently held by Colin Boyce (LNP). It is the 9th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 42nd least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $80.5m across 123 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Flynn boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 160,027.0 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 158,677 |
| Population density | 0.99/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $733/week |
| Median household income | $1,530/week |
| Median family income | $1,915/week |
| Median rent | $260/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,500/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Flynn compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 160,027.0 km², the 9th largest of 150 divisions with data; 514.9 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 158,677, the 42nd least populous of 149 divisions with data; 6% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1.0/km², the 9th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; under 1% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $733/week, the 45th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 6% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $260/week, the 16th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 31% below the median of $375/week.
Where Flynn is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Largest federal electorates by area · Federal electorates with the lowest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 117,901 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 88.64% (+0.57 swing) |
| Informal vote | 6.67% (+2.84 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Colin Boyce (LNP) 60.24% (margin 10.2pts) (+6.42 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 60.24% (margin 10.2pts) (-6.42 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Boyce ★ | LNP | 36,502 | 37.42% | +0.54pts |
| Helen Madell | Australian Labor Party | 24,441 | 25.06% | -8.47pts |
| David Harris | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 13,874 | 14.22% | +1.99pts |
| Lance Price | Gerard Rennick People First | 6,180 | 6.34% | +6.34pts |
| Paul Bambrick | The Greens | 5,547 | 5.69% | +1.35pts |
| Peter Zunker | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,720 | 3.81% | +3.81pts |
| John Anderson | Independent | 3,130 | 3.21% | +3.21pts |
| Peter Dorian | Family First | 2,408 | 2.47% | +2.47pts |
| Duncan Scott | Independent | 1,741 | 1.78% | -2.28pts |
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 Flynn.
| Total value | $80,526,821 (123 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $75,399,112 (71 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $5,127,709 (52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto Aluminium Limited | 1 | $74,900,000 |
| GIDARJIL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED | 1 | $1,451,450 |
| IMPACT Community Services Limited | 1 | $1,354,375 |
| North Burnett Community Service Inc. | 1 | $660,000 |
| Bundaberg Legacy Inc. | 1 | $461,921 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA590303 | Rio Tinto Aluminium Limited | Powering the Regions Industrial Transformation Stream | Delivered here | $74,900,000 |
| GA575516 | GIDARJIL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED | Indigenous Languages and Arts Program | Recipient based here | $1,451,450 |
| GA572561 | IMPACT Community Services Limited | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $1,354,375 |
| GA579945 | North Burnett Community Service Inc. | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $660,000 |
| GA583462 | Bundaberg Legacy Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $461,921 |
See every grant award in Flynn →
Member
| Member | Colin Boyce (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
63.6% (536 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $795,426 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $100,324 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $20,363 |
| Office Facilities | $219,190 |
| Office Administration | $275,386 |
| Other Car Costs | $36,658 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $46,621 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $19,778 |
| Travel Allowance | $69,064 |
| Telecommunications | $4,079 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | Over 100,000 km² (11 electorates) |
| State | QLD (30 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 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.