Herbert (QLD)
Herbert is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 17,910.1 km², currently held by Phillip Thompson (LNP). It is the 25th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 66th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $10.1m across 68 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Herbert boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
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 |
How Herbert compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 17,910.1 km², the 25th largest of 150 divisions with data; 57.6 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 164,046, the 66th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 2% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 9.2/km², the 25th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $849/week, the 49th highest of 149 divisions with data; 9% above 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 | 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 |
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 Herbert.
| Total value | $10,082,772 (68 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $2,675,394 (48 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $7,407,378 (20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Centacare North Queensland Limited | 4 | $6,419,694 |
| MUSEUM OF UNDERWATER ART LIMITED | 1 | $2,200,000 |
| Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Townsville Sub Branch Inc | 2 | $403,171 |
| Townsville Hospital and Health Service | 2 | $348,574 |
| Women Veterans Network Australia - WVNA Incorporated | 2 | $200,240 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA576523 | Centacare North Queensland Limited | Family Relationship Centres | Recipient based here | $5,147,200 |
| GA568174 | MUSEUM OF UNDERWATER ART LIMITED | Inspiring all Australians in STEM | Delivered here | $2,200,000 |
| GA575975 | Centacare North Queensland Limited | Regional Family Dispute Resolution | Recipient based here | $490,604 |
| GA576522 | Centacare North Queensland Limited | Family Law Counselling | Recipient based here | $469,744 |
| GA583451 | Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Townsville Sub Branch Inc | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $400,671 |
See every grant award in Herbert →
Member
| Member | Phillip Thompson (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Shadow Minister for Defence Industry Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel |
Voting attendance
66.2% (1,081 of 1,634 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $609,501 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 (10 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² (17 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.