McPherson (QLD)
McPherson is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 229.4 km², currently held by Leon Rebello (LNP). It is the 67th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 63rd least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $17.3m across 120 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the McPherson boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 229.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 163,608 |
| Population density | 713.29/km² |
| Median age | 40 |
| Median personal income | $798/week |
| Median household income | $1,736/week |
| Median family income | $2,073/week |
| Median rent | $485/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000/month |
| Average household size | 2.5 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How McPherson compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 229.4 km², the 67th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 26% below the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 163,608, the 63rd least populous of 149 divisions with data; 3% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 713.3/km², the 67th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 37% above the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $798/week, the 66th highest of 149 divisions with data; 3% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $485/week, the 14th highest of 149 divisions with data; 29% above the median of $375/week.
Where McPherson is near the top or bottom of a list, see: Federal electorates with the highest median rent. All rankings →
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 121,545 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 87.36% (-0.2 swing) |
| Informal vote | 8.45% (+3.03 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Leon Rebello (LNP) 54.44% (margin 4.4pts) (-4.9 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 54.44% (margin 4.4pts) (+4.9 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Rebello ★ | LNP | 34,918 | 35.92% | -7.64pts |
| Alice Price | Australian Labor Party | 22,778 | 23.43% | +1.43pts |
| Erchana Murray-Bartlett | Independent | 13,366 | 13.75% | +13.75pts |
| Amanda Kennealy | The Greens | 8,175 | 8.41% | -7.01pts |
| Zyion Attiig | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 4,229 | 4.35% | -2.87pts |
| Harry Hatzikalimnios | Gerard Rennick People First | 3,158 | 3.25% | +3.25pts |
| Jeff Knipe | Legalise Cannabis Party | 2,751 | 2.83% | +2.83pts |
| Max Creswick | Trumpet of Patriots | 2,681 | 2.76% | +2.15pts |
| Gary Biggs | Libertarian | 1,432 | 1.47% | +1.47pts |
| Neena Tester | Family First | 1,366 | 1.41% | +1.41pts |
| Michelle Faye | Independent | 1,221 | 1.26% | +1.26pts |
| Jennifer Horsburgh | Animal Justice Party | 1,140 | 1.17% | +1.17pts |
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 McPherson.
| Total value | $17,340,233 (120 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $862,129 (70 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $16,478,104 (50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feros Care Limited | 1 | $8,282,274 |
| SECURITY EMERGENCY TRAINING SPECIALIST PTY LTD | 2 | $4,134,941 |
| Volunteering Gold Coast Limited | 1 | $2,696,832 |
| Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Currumbin Palm Beach Sub-Branch Inc | 1 | $578,593 |
| Primary Care Gold Coast Limited | 1 | $467,126 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572611 | Feros Care Limited | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $8,282,274 |
| GA578815 | SECURITY EMERGENCY TRAINING SPECIALIST PTY LTD | Jobs, Land and the Economy | Recipient based here | $3,216,808 |
| GA572599 | Volunteering Gold Coast Limited | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $2,696,832 |
| GA578816 | SECURITY EMERGENCY TRAINING SPECIALIST PTY LTD | Jobs, Land and the Economy | Recipient based here | $918,133 |
| GA588856 | Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Currumbin Palm Beach Sub-Branch Inc | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $578,593 |
See every grant award in McPherson →
Member
| Member | Leon Rebello (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
69.4% (184 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $672,691 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $95,191 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $194,958 |
| Office Administration | $286,766 |
| Other Car Costs | $19,903 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $36,306 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $480 |
| Travel Allowance | $36,363 |
| Telecommunications | $1,498 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 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.