Leichhardt (QLD)
Leichhardt is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 300,984.2 km², currently held by Matt Smith (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 300,984.2 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 175,620 |
| Population density | 0.58/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $776/week |
| Median household income | $1,513/week |
| Median family income | $1,873/week |
| Median rent | $310/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,600/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 122,757 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 82.97% (-1 swing) |
| Informal vote | 7.24% (+0.42 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Matt Smith (ALP) 56.06% (margin 6.1pts) (+9.5 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 56.06% (margin 6.1pts) (+9.5 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Smith ★ | Australian Labor Party | 34,488 | 36.5% | +8.9pts |
| Jeremy Neal | LNP | 25,746 | 27.25% | -9.45pts |
| Phillip Musumeci | The Greens | 8,776 | 9.29% | -0.68pts |
| Robert Hicks | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,568 | 8.01% | +0.57pts |
| Daniel Collins | Katter's Australian Party (KAP) | 5,997 | 6.35% | +0.72pts |
| Nicholas James Nigel Daniels | Legalise Cannabis Party | 5,359 | 5.67% | +5.67pts |
| Greg Ian Dowling | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,149 | 2.27% | +1.76pts |
| Les Searle | Family First | 1,796 | 1.9% | +1.9pts |
| Norman Miller | Independent | 1,659 | 1.76% | +1.76pts |
| Lloyd Russell | Libertarian | 942 | 1% | +1pts |
Member
| Member | Matt Smith (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
97.3% (219 of 225 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $770,337 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $174,671 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $238,054 |
| Office Administration | $192,375 |
| Other Car Costs | $28,059 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $73,026 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $29,771 |
| Travel Allowance | $31,774 |
| Telecommunications | $2,607 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | Over 100,000 km² |
| State | QLD |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Matt Smith 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.