Rankin (QLD)
Rankin is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 131.1 km², currently held by Jim Chalmers (ALP). It is the 46th smallest of 150 divisions by area and the 26th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $3.3m across 107 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Rankin boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 131.1 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 186,856 |
| Population density | 1,425.4/km² |
| Median age | 34 |
| Median personal income | $710/week |
| Median household income | $1,610/week |
| Median family income | $1,776/week |
| Median rent | $350/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,650/month |
| Average household size | 2.9 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Rankin compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 131.1 km², the 46th smallest of 150 divisions with data; 42% of the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 186,856, the 26th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 11% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 1,425.4/km², the 45th most densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 2.7 times the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $710/week, the 31st lowest of 149 divisions with data; 9% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $350/week, the 60th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 7% below the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 114,950 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 85.23% (+0.67 swing) |
| Informal vote | 6.43% (+2.54 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Jim Chalmers (ALP) 65.55% (margin 15.5pts) (+6.46 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 65.55% (margin 15.5pts) (+6.46 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Chalmers ★ | Australian Labor Party | 45,303 | 49.42% | +5.47pts |
| Paul Darwen | LNP | 18,101 | 19.75% | -9.26pts |
| Joshua Riethmuller | The Greens | 10,032 | 10.94% | +0.24pts |
| Kyle Lentz | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 6,021 | 6.57% | -1.41pts |
| Carol Ordish | Family First | 3,862 | 4.21% | +4.21pts |
| Lana Hudson | Gerard Rennick People First | 3,416 | 3.73% | +3.73pts |
| Janet Lindbom | Trumpet of Patriots | 3,300 | 3.6% | +3.6pts |
| Alex Bainbridge | Socialist Alliance | 1,634 | 1.78% | +1.78pts |
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 Rankin.
| Total value | $3,284,269 (107 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $631,143 (69 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $2,653,126 (38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MultiLink Community Services Inc. | 1 | $509,245 |
| IWA Australia Ltd | 1 | $470,650 |
| The Trustee for Little Dog Trust | 2 | $433,992 |
| Borotino Pty Ltd | 3 | $368,764 |
| The Returned and Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Greenbank Sub-Branch Inc. | 3 | $367,973 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA572506 | MultiLink Community Services Inc. | ACVVS Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme | Recipient based here | $509,245 |
| GA590792 | IWA Australia Ltd | Settlement Engagement and Transition Support | Recipient based here | $470,650 |
| GA579850 | Cherubs Academy Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $341,000 |
| GA583464 | The Returned and Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Greenbank Sub-Branch Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $319,983 |
| GA579806 | Borotino Pty Ltd | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $297,000 |
See every grant award in Rankin →
Member
| Member | Jim Chalmers (ALP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | Treasurer |
Voting attendance
81.0% (2,037 of 2,515 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $1,584,396 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $677,885 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $109,422 |
| Office Facilities | $348,016 |
| Office Administration | $246,997 |
| Other Car Costs | $48,876 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $104,896 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $42 |
| Travel Allowance | $42,344 |
| Telecommunications | $2,885 |
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.