Capalaba (Queensland state electorate from the next election)
Capalaba is a Queensland state electorate under the 2026 redistribution, covering about 73.4 km². It applies from the next Queensland state general election. It overlaps the federal division of Bowman. Local council areas overlapping it include Redland City.
- Level
- State electorate, from the next election
- State / territory
- Queensland (QLD)
- Area
- about 73.4 km²
- Official source
- Queensland Redistribution Commission: final districts
Districts from the next Queensland state general election: final determination of the Queensland Redistribution Commission, gazetted 29 June 2026. Boundary data © State of Queensland (Electoral Commission Queensland, Queensland Government Statistician’s Office) 2026, © Australian Electoral Commission 2025, © Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0 (non-commercial use only).
Federal electorates overlapping Capalaba
| Division of Bowman | >99% of Capalaba | 8% of Bowman |
Local council areas overlapping Capalaba
| Redland City | >99% of Capalaba | 8% of Redland City |
Current (2017) Queensland districts overlapping Capalaba
| Capalaba (QLD state electorate) | 64% of Capalaba | >99% of Capalaba |
| Springwood (QLD state electorate) | 27% of Capalaba | 20% of Springwood |
| Oodgeroo (QLD state electorate) | 5% of Capalaba | <1% of Oodgeroo |
| Redlands (QLD state electorate) | 4% of Capalaba | 1% of Redlands |
Suburbs in Capalaba
Suburbs with at least a quarter of their area inside this district.
Questions
When does the Capalaba electorate apply?
It applies from the next Queensland state general election. Until then, Queensland's current (2017) districts remain in force.
Is Capalaba a new electorate?
A Queensland district named Capalaba exists today, but its boundaries change from the next election: it overlaps the current Capalaba, Springwood, Oodgeroo, Redlands.
Which federal electorate is Capalaba in?
It overlaps the federal division of Bowman.
Which suburbs are in Capalaba?
Suburbs mostly inside it include Sheldon, Birkdale, Capalaba, Alexandra Hills, Thorneside.
How accurate is this?
Boundaries are simplified (about 40 m tolerance), so overlap percentages are approximate. For anything official, check the Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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Federal boundaries: Australian Electoral Commission (as at the 2025 federal election). State and council boundaries: incorporates or developed using Administrative Boundaries © Geoscape Australia licensed under CC BY 4.0.