Groom (QLD)
Groom is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 5,585.1 km², currently held by Garth Hamilton (LNP). It is the 42nd largest of 150 divisions by area and the 53rd least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $4.7m across 63 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Groom boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
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 |
How Groom compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 5,585.1 km², the 42nd largest of 150 divisions with data; 18.0 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 160,864, the 53rd least populous of 149 divisions with data; 4% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 28.8/km², the 41st least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 6% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $759/week, the 61st lowest of 149 divisions with data; 2% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $300/week, the 30th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 20% below the median of $375/week.
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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 |
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 Groom.
| Total value | $4,727,268 (63 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $3,505,700 (40 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $1,221,569 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Queensland | 4 | $3,826,854 |
| Carbal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services Ltd | 1 | $397,612 |
| Warrina Community Co-Operative Ltd | 1 | $98,206 |
| Newtown Properties (Qld) Trust & Pridmore4 Family Trust | 2 | $51,671 |
| Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise Pty Ltd | 1 | $50,320 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA590070 | University of Southern Queensland | ARC Future Fellowships | Delivered here | $1,328,407 |
| GA589831 | University of Southern Queensland | ARC Future Fellowships | Delivered here | $1,327,407 |
| GA575460 | University of Southern Queensland | Linkage Projects | Delivered here | $596,290 |
| GA572975 | University of Southern Queensland | Nat Mental Health Workforce Strategy | Recipient based here | $574,750 |
| GA588782 | Carbal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services Ltd | Indigenous Employment Initiative Program | Recipient based here | $397,612 |
See every grant award in Groom →
Member
| Member | Garth Hamilton (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Assistant Minister for Energy Security and Affordability |
Voting attendance
69.2% (792 of 1,144 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $731,640 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 (7 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 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.