Ryan (QLD)
Ryan is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 370.6 km², currently held by Elizabeth Watson-Brown (GRN). It is the 73rd largest of 150 divisions by area and the 65th least populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $72.7m across 141 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Ryan boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 370.6 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 163,797 |
| Population density | 441.99/km² |
| Median age | 36 |
| Median personal income | $983/week |
| Median household income | $2,301/week |
| Median family income | $2,867/week |
| Median rent | $420/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,200/month |
| Average household size | 2.6 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Ryan compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 370.6 km², the 73rd largest of 150 divisions with data; 19% above the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 163,797, the 65th least populous of 149 divisions with data; 3% below the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 442.0/km², the 71st least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 15% below the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $983/week, the 23rd highest of 149 divisions with data; 26% above the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $420/week, the 33rd highest of 149 divisions with data; 12% above the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 114,860 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 92.81% (+0.77 swing) |
| Informal vote | 2.94% (-0.12 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Elizabeth Watson-Brown (GRN) 53.27% (margin 3.3pts) (+0.62 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Australian Labor Party 57.82% (margin 7.8pts) (+5.4 swing) notional |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Forrest | LNP | 35,806 | 34.61% | -3.89pts |
| Elizabeth Watson-Brown ★ | The Greens | 29,986 | 28.98% | -1.23pts |
| Rebecca Hack | Australian Labor Party | 29,217 | 28.24% | +5.94pts |
| N De Lapp | Gerard Rennick People First | 2,407 | 2.33% | +2.33pts |
| Robbie Elsom | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 2,327 | 2.25% | +0pts |
| Ryan Hunt | Trumpet of Patriots | 1,372 | 1.33% | +0.97pts |
| Donna Gallehawk | Family First | 1,340 | 1.3% | +1.3pts |
| Gina Masterton | FUSION | Planet Rescue | Whistleblower Protection | Innovation | 1,007 | 0.97% | +0.97pts |
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 Ryan.
| Total value | $72,714,211 (141 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $71,438,218 (113 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $1,275,993 (28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Queensland | 54 | $68,598,547 |
| EPEC ENGINEERING PTY LTD | 1 | $1,289,471 |
| Uniting Church In Australia Property Trust (Q) | 1 | $825,000 |
| The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (Q.) | 1 | $660,000 |
| COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL | 1 | $549,833 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA591418 | The University of Queensland | Industrial Transformation Research Hubs | Delivered here | $5,000,000 |
| GA591421 | The University of Queensland | Industrial Transformation Training Centres | Delivered here | $5,000,000 |
| GA591413 | The University of Queensland | Industrial Transformation Research Hubs | Delivered here | $4,999,998 |
| GA591424 | The University of Queensland | Industrial Transformation Research Hubs | Delivered here | $4,906,250 |
| GA591417 | The University of Queensland | Industrial Transformation Training Centres | Delivered here | $4,781,171 |
See every grant award in Ryan →
Member
| Member | Elizabeth Watson-Brown (GRN) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
84.8% (715 of 843 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $695,890 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $71,387 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $263,727 |
| Office Administration | $296,031 |
| Other Car Costs | $5,323 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $32,325 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $0 |
| Travel Allowance | $23,664 |
| Telecommunications | $1,414 |
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.