Herbert (QLD)
Herbert is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 17,910.1 km², currently held by Phillip Thompson (LNP).
Statistics
| Area | 17,910.1 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 164,046 |
| Population density | 9.16/km² |
| Median age | 35 |
| Median personal income | $849/week |
| Median household income | $1,657/week |
| Median family income | $2,042/week |
| Median rent | $300/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,517/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 121,280 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 85.47% (-0.46 swing) |
| Informal vote | 5.11% (-0.66 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Phillip Thompson (LNP) 63.41% (margin 13.4pts) (+1.64 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 63.41% (margin 13.4pts) (-1.64 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Thompson ★ | LNP | 47,941 | 48.74% | +1.73pts |
| Edwina Andrew | Australian Labor Party | 22,646 | 23.02% | +1.42pts |
| Chris Evans | The Greens | 9,228 | 9.38% | +1.16pts |
| Darryn Casson | Katter's Australian Party (KAP) | 6,559 | 6.67% | -0.33pts |
| Ross Macdonald | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 5,100 | 5.18% | -0.09pts |
| Felicity Cole | Gerard Rennick People First | 3,255 | 3.31% | +3.31pts |
| Martin Brewster | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,173 | 2.21% | +2.21pts |
| Felicity Roser | Family First | 1,460 | 1.48% | +1.48pts |
Member
| Member | Phillip Thompson (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for Defence Industry Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel |
Voting attendance
66.2% (1,055 of 1,594 possible votes), 3 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $610,875 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $123,349 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $137,007 |
| Office Administration | $207,854 |
| Other Car Costs | $23,668 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $67,793 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $2,812 |
| Travel Allowance | $46,633 |
| Telecommunications | $1,759 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Shadow Cabinet |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² |
| State | QLD |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Phillip Thompson 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.