Overview
Geographical and demographic description
Northern Brisbane peninsula and suburbs featuring a mixture of industrial areas, residential communities, and coastal regions with significant retiree populations.
Key Areas
Key Local Issues
Important issues affecting this electorate
Healthcare
HIGH
Supporting services for aging population in coastal suburbs and families in growth areas.
Infrastructure
HIGH
Addressing transport and community needs in rapidly growing outer northern suburbs.
Election History
Recent election results
| Year | Winner | 2PP % | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Luke Howarth (Liberal National) | 50.9% | -7.6% |
| 2019 | Luke Howarth (Liberal National) | 58.5% | +6.8% |
| 2016 | Luke Howarth (Liberal National) | 51.7% | +0.5% |
Quick Facts
Essential electorate information
State
QLD
Type
Urban
Population
175,000
MP Since
2013
Demographics
Population statistics
Median Age
38
Median Income
$1,610 weekly
University Educated
20%
About Petrie
The Petrie electorate in QLD is currently represented by Luke Howarth (Liberal National) since 2013. This electorate profile provides comprehensive information about local issues, voting history, demographic breakdown, and electoral boundaries.