Lilley (QLD)
Lilley is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 142.7 km², currently held by Anika Wells (ALP). It is the 50th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 56th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $7.6m across 159 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Lilley boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 142.7 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 161,558 |
| Population density | 1,132.15/km² |
| Median age | 37 |
| Median personal income | $936/week |
| Median household income | $1,915/week |
| Median family income | $2,398/week |
| Median rent | $390/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Lilley compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 142.7 km², the 50th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 46% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 161,558, the 56th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 4% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,132.2/km², the 53rd most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2.2 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $936/week, the 27th highest of 149 divisions with data; 20% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $390/week, the 60th highest of 149 divisions with data; 4% above the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 118,593 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 91.06% (+0.45 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.37% (-0.33 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Anika Wells (ALP) 64.52% (margin 14.5pts) (+3.98 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 64.52% (margin 14.5pts) (+3.98 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anika Wells ★ | Australian Labor Party | 48,582 | 46.08% | +4.24pts |
| Kimberley Washington | LNP | 29,205 | 27.7% | -2.13pts |
| Melissa Stevens | The Greens | 17,294 | 16.4% | -0.69pts |
| Michelle Mckay | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 4,485 | 4.25% | +0.18pts |
| Joshua Morrison | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,128 | 2.97% | +2.97pts |
| Alan Denaro | Family First | 2,746 | 2.6% | +2.6pts |
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 Lilley.
| Total value | $7,576,278 (159 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,691,564 (79 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $5,884,715 (80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St John Ambulance Australia Queensland Limited | 3 | $3,268,835 |
| Wesley Mission Queensland Limited | 1 | $1,950,300 |
| Brisbane City Council | 2 | $952,000 |
| Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Gaythorne Sub Branch Inc. | 2 | $258,930 |
| AUSTRALIAN ORGANIC LTD | 1 | $238,700 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572546 | St John Ambulance Australia Queensland Limited | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $3,261,335 |
| GA572516 | Wesley Mission Queensland Limited | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $1,950,300 |
| GA574196 | Brisbane City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $602,000 |
| GA589641 | Brisbane City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $350,000 |
| GA590895 | Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Gaythorne Sub Branch Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $247,410 |
See every grant award in Lilley →
Member
| Member | Anika Wells (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Minister for Sport Minister for Communications |
Voting attendance
71.1% (1,162 of 1,634 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,574,327 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $718,752 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $48,642 |
| Office Facilities | $342,401 |
| Office Administration | $277,201 |
| Other Car Costs | $42,675 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $95,078 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $567 |
| Travel Allowance | $42,919 |
| Telecommunications | $2,643 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Cabinet Minister (15 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² (58 electorates) |
| State | QLD (30 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban (98 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.