Wright (QLD)
Wright is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 7,577.3 km², currently held by Scott Buchholz (LP). It is the 34th largest of 150 divisions by area and the 38th most populous of 149 divisions by population. Australian Government grant awards placed here total $5.1m across 177 awards in the 4 months to 6 Nov 2026 (collection began 1 Jul 2026).
See the Wright boundary summary for the state and council areas and suburbs it covers.
Statistics
| Area | 7,577.3 km² |
|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 181,665 |
| Population density | 23.97/km² |
| Median age | 39 |
| Median personal income | $752/week |
| Median household income | $1,797/week |
| Median family income | $1,984/week |
| Median rent | $355/week |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,850/month |
| Average household size | 2.9 |
| Average persons per bedroom | 0.8 |
How Wright compares
Ranked against the other federal divisions with data for the same measure; "median" is the median across those divisions' values.
- Area: 7,577.3 km², the 34th largest of 150 divisions with data; 24.4 times the median of 310.8 km².
- Population (2021 Census): 181,665, the 38th most populous of 149 divisions with data; 8% above the median of 168,080.
- Population density: 24.0/km², the 36th least densely populated of 149 divisions with data; 5% of the median of 522.5/km².
- Median personal income: $752/week, the 57th lowest of 149 divisions with data; 3% below the median of $778/week.
- Median rent: $355/week, the 63rd lowest of 149 divisions with data; 5% below the median of $375/week.
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Election (2025)
| Enrolment | 140,286 |
|---|---|
| Turnout | 88.77% (+0.18 swing) |
| Informal vote | 6.15% (+2.75 swing) |
| Result (two-candidate-preferred) | Scott Buchholz (LNP) 57.98% (margin 8.0pts) (-2.91 swing) |
| National benchmark (notional Labor v Coalition) | Liberal/National Coalition 57.98% (margin 8.0pts) (+2.91 swing) |
First preferences, every candidate (★ = elected):
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Buchholz ★ | LNP | 39,809 | 34.06% | -9.13pts |
| Pam Mccreadie | Australian Labor Party | 29,708 | 25.42% | +4.05pts |
| Natalie Davis | Pauline Hanson's One Nation | 18,998 | 16.25% | +2pts |
| Nicole Thompson | The Greens | 11,128 | 9.52% | -1.91pts |
| Justin Mcguiness | Gerard Rennick People First | 5,928 | 5.07% | +5.07pts |
| Scott Thompson | Trumpet of Patriots | 5,864 | 5.02% | +3.48pts |
| Julie Rose | Family First | 3,179 | 2.72% | +2.72pts |
| Chloe Leeanne Snyman | Animal Justice Party | 2,266 | 1.94% | +1.94pts |
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 Wright.
| Total value | $5,086,670 (177 awards) |
|---|---|
| Delivered in the electorate | $2,501,330 (115 awards) |
| Recipient based here (delivery location not given) | $2,585,340 (62 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ SENSE PTY LTD | 1 | $1,276,672 |
| Beaucare Inc | 2 | $1,155,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans' Federation of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. | 1 | $679,132 |
| Boonah and District Family Care Association Inc | 1 | $660,000 |
| Beaucare Inc. | 1 | $165,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Recipient | Program | Placed by | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA591957 | IQ SENSE PTY LTD | Critical Technologies Challenge Program | Delivered here | $1,276,672 |
| GA583432 | Vietnam Veterans' Federation of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. | Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) | Recipient based here | $679,132 |
| GA579932 | Beaucare Inc | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $660,000 |
| GA580017 | Boonah and District Family Care Association Inc | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $660,000 |
| GA580022 | Beaucare Inc | CCCF Open Competitive Sustainability Support | Recipient based here | $495,000 |
See every grant award in Wright →
Member
| Member | Scott Buchholz (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
78.1% (2,357 of 3,017 possible votes). Source: Australian Parliament division records.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $775,823 over 4 quarters. Source: IPEA, via Political Gadgets' expenses section.
| Employee Travel | $138,130 |
|---|---|
| International Travel | $-1,095 |
| Office Facilities | $134,923 |
| Office Administration | $360,353 |
| Other Car Costs | $26,368 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $65,593 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $814 |
| Travel Allowance | $41,553 |
| Telecommunications | $2,990 |
Clusters
| Position tier | Backbencher (84 electorates) |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² (32 electorates) |
| State | QLD (30 electorates) |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional (51 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.