Petrie (QLD)
Petrie is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 152.0 km², currently held by Emma Comer (ALP). It is the 53rd smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 29th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $2.7m across 81 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Petrie boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
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 |
How Petrie compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 152.0 km², the 53rd smallest of 150 divisions with data; 49% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 185,285, the 29th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 10% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,219.2/km², the 50th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2.3 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $778/week, the 75th lowest of 149 divisions with data; in line with the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $380/week, the 67th highest of 149 divisions with data; 1% above the median of $375/week.
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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 |
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 Petrie.
| Total value | $2,684,396 (81 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $1,149,013 (52 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $1,535,383 (29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hqplantations Pty Ltd | 2 | $1,122,418 |
| Moreton Bay City Council | 1 | $750,000 |
| Returned and Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Redcliffe Sub-Branch Inc. | 1 | $359,467 |
| Australian National Homes Pty Ltd Atf The ANH Trust | 1 | $62,322 |
| Goodstart Early Learning North Lakes - College Street 2 | 1 | $29,808 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA571687 | Hqplantations Pty Ltd | Support Plantation Establishment Program | Recipient based here | $1,029,160 |
| GA576100 | Moreton Bay City Council | Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program | Delivered here | $750,000 |
| GA583436 | Returned and Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Redcliffe Sub-Branch Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $359,467 |
| GA575979 | Hqplantations Pty Ltd | Support Plantation Establishment Program | Recipient based here | $93,258 |
| GA582641 | Australian National Homes Pty Ltd Atf The ANH Trust | ECEC workforce grants | Delivered here | $62,322 |
See every grant award in Petrie →
Member
| Member | Emma Comer (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
98.9% (262 of 265 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $571,475 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 (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.