Hinkler (QLD)
Hinkler is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 7,595.8 km², currently held by David Batt (LNP). It is the 33rd largest of 150 divisions by area and the 33rd least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $4.2m across 55 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Hinkler boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 7,595.8 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 156,565 |
| Population density | 20.61/km² |
| Median age | 49 |
| Median personal income | $576/week |
| Median household income | $1,123/week |
| Median family income | $1,372/week |
| Median rent | $300/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,300/month |
| Average household size | 2.3 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.7 |
How Hinkler compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 7,595.8 km², the 33rd largest of 150 divisions with data; 24.4 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 156,565, the 33rd least populous of 149 divisions with data; 7% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 20.6/km², the 33rd least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 4% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $576/week, the 3rd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 26% 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.
Where Hinkler is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Federal electorates with the lowest median income. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 127,702 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 89.8% (+0.31 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.63% (+1.36 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | David Batt (LNP) 56.26% (margin 6.3pts) (-3.81 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 56.26% (margin 6.3pts) (+3.81 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Batt ★ | LNP | 41,569 | 38.01% | -4.12pts |
| Trish Mears | Australian Labor Party | 34,104 | 31.18% | +7.87pts |
| Tyler Carman | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 14,498 | 13.26% | +4.55pts |
| Andrew Mclean | The Greens | 8,000 | 7.31% | +1.83pts |
| Robert Blohberger | Trumpet of Patriots | 4,220 | 3.86% | +3.86pts |
| Kerry Petrus | Family First | 3,778 | 3.45% | +3.45pts |
| Michael O'Brien | Independent | 3,201 | 2.93% | +2.93pts |
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 Hinkler.
| Total value | $4,239,276 (55 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $2,646,797 (24 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $1,592,479 (31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fraser Coast Regional Council | 1 | $2,500,000 |
| Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Hervey Bay Sub-Branch Inc. | 1 | $652,822 |
| Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre Incorporated | 1 | $433,400 |
| Veterans of Australia Association Inc | 1 | $278,520 |
| SCRUB HILL ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | $100,672 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA575254 | Fraser Coast Regional Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $2,500,000 |
| GA583429 | Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Hervey Bay Sub-Branch Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $652,822 |
| GA572518 | Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre Incorporated | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $433,400 |
| GA583438 | Veterans of Australia Association Inc | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $278,520 |
| GA580257 | SCRUB HILL ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | Jobs, Land and the Economy | Recipient based here | $100,672 |
See every grant award in Hinkler →
Member
| Member | David Batt (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Deputy Nationals Whip |
Voting attendance
68.7% (182 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $698,328 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $131,019 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $153,076 |
| Office Administration | $271,796 |
| Other Car Costs | $20,795 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $66,044 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,107 |
| Travel Allowance | $38,600 |
| Telecommunications | $3,252 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Other Office Holder (9 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.