Petrie (QLD)
Petrie is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 152.0 km², currently held by Emma Comer (ALP).
Statistics
| Area | 152.0 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 185,285 |
| Population density | 1,219.22/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $778/week |
| Median household income | $1,640/week |
| Median family income | $2,009/week |
| Median rent | $380/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,800/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 134,359 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 89.71% (+1.25 swing) |
| Informal vote | 3.11% (-0.43 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Emma Comer (ALP) 51.17% (margin 1.2pts) (+5.61 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 51.17% (margin 1.2pts) (+5.61 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Howarth | LNP | 44,196 | 37.84% | -5.65pts |
| Emma Comer ★ | Australian Labor Party | 42,538 | 36.42% | +6.4pts |
| Nikil Paul | The Greens | 13,802 | 11.82% | +0.4pts |
| Nicole Shires | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 7,848 | 6.72% | +1.45pts |
| Ryan Mensink | Trumpet of Patriots | 4,685 | 4.01% | +4.01pts |
| Sharan Hall | Family First | 3,723 | 3.19% | +3.19pts |
Member
| Member | Emma Comer (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
98.7% (222 of 225 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $566,172 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $72,994 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $153,086 |
| Office Administration | $257,590 |
| Other Car Costs | $22,594 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $27,065 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $31,345 |
| Telecommunications | $1,498 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 100–1,000 km² |
| State | QLD |
| Urban/rural | Urban/Suburban |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Emma Comer 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.