Wright (QLD)
Wright is a federal electoral division in QLD covering 7,577.3 km², currently held by Scott Buchholz (LP).
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 |
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 |
Member
| Member | Scott Buchholz (LP) |
|---|---|
| Positions held | — |
Voting attendance
79.2% (2,357 of 2,977 possible votes), 3 votes against the party line. Source: They Vote For You.
Expenses claimed, 2025Q03 to 2026Q02
Total: $769,628 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 |
|---|---|
| Area band | 1,000–10,000 km² |
| State | QLD |
| Urban/rural | Rural/Regional |
AEC profile · They Vote For You · Scott Buchholz 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.