Hinkler (QLD)
Hinkler is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 7,595.8 km², currently held by David Batt (LNP).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | David Batt (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
68.9% (155 of 225 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $685,690 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 | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | QLD |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · David Batt 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.