Groom (QLD)
Groom is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 5,585.1 km², currently held by Garth Hamilton (LNP).
Statistics
| Area | 5,585.1 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 160,864 |
| Population density | 28.8/km² |
| Median age | 38 |
| Median personal income | $759/week |
| Median household income | $1,491/week |
| Median family income | $1,887/week |
| Median rent | $300/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,517/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 119,008 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.17% (+0.29 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.86% (+0.14 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Garth Hamilton (LNP) 55.67% (margin 5.7pts) (-1.22 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 63.35% (margin 13.4pts) (+0.82 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Hamilton ★ | LNP | 42,302 | 40.98% | -2.74pts |
| Suzie Holt | Independent | 17,694 | 17.14% | +8.88pts |
| Richard Edwards | Australian Labor Party | 17,172 | 16.64% | -2.09pts |
| Rebecca Konz | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 9,860 | 9.55% | -0.01pts |
| Alyce Nelligan | The Greens | 5,757 | 5.58% | -0.27pts |
| Alexandra Todd | Family First | 3,894 | 3.77% | +3.77pts |
| Kirstie Smolenski | Independent | 3,701 | 3.59% | -3.55pts |
| Jamie Marr | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,839 | 2.75% | +1.15pts |
Member
| Member | Garth Hamilton (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Security and Affordability |
Voting attendance
70.5% (778 of 1,104 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $729,976 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $93,473 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $71,569 |
| Office Facilities | $146,697 |
| Office Administration | $312,655 |
| Other Car Costs | $36,938 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $36,723 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $29,461 |
| Telecommunications | $2,460 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Assistant Minister |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | QLD |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Garth Hamilton 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.