Wide Bay (QLD)
Wide Bay is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 14,602.4 km², currently held by Llew O'Brien (NAT).
Statistics
| Area | 14,602.4 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 152,236 |
| Population density | 10.43/km² |
| Median age | 49 |
| Median personal income | $600/week |
| Median household income | $1,213/week |
| Median family income | $1,461/week |
| Median rent | $300/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,440/month |
| Average household size | 2.4 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 123,153 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 89.29% (+0.6 swing) |
| Informal vote | 4.46% (-1.96 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Llew O'Brien (LNP) 57.63% (margin 7.6pts) (-3.71 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 57.63% (margin 7.6pts) (+3.71 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llew O'Brien ★ | LNP | 41,055 | 39.08% | -4.39pts |
| Elliott Chalmers | Australian Labor Party | 27,271 | 25.96% | +4.7pts |
| Chad Burgess | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 12,646 | 12.04% | +1.84pts |
| Emma Buhse | The Greens | 9,080 | 8.64% | -0.86pts |
| Kirsti Kenningale | Family First | 5,394 | 5.13% | +5.13pts |
| Casey Iddon | Independent | 5,090 | 4.84% | +4.84pts |
| Gabrial Pennicott | Trumpet of Patriots | 4,522 | 4.3% | +3.78pts |
Member
| Member | Llew O'Brien (NAT) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
67.2% (1,379 of 2,053 possible votes), 0 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $549,179 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $43,043 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $0 |
| Office Facilities | $131,435 |
| Office Administration | $276,591 |
| Other Car Costs | $31,567 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $14,545 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $9,443 |
| Travel Allowance | $38,701 |
| Telecommunications | $3,854 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher |
|---|---|
| Area band | 10,000–100,000 km² |
| State | QLD |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Llew O'Brien 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.