Petrie Electorate

    QLD, Australia

    Held by Liberal NationalUrban50.9% TPPMP: Luke Howarth

    Overview

    Geography and description

    Northern Brisbane peninsula and suburbs featuring a mixture of industrial areas, residential communities, and coastal regions with significant retiree populations.

    Key Suburbs

    RedcliffeDeception BayNorth LakesMango HillKallangurMurrumba Downs

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearWinnerPartyTPP %Swing
    2016Luke HowarthLiberal National51.7%+0.5%
    2019Luke HowarthLiberal National58.5%+6.8%
    2022Luke HowarthLiberal National50.9%-7.6%

    Current Representative

    Elected Member of Parliament

    Luke Howarth

    Liberal NationalSince 2013
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    Key Issues

    Important local matters

    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.

    Demographics

    Population and statistics

    Population

    175,000

    Median Age

    38 years

    Median Income

    $1,610 weekly

    Major Industries

    HealthcareRetailConstructionEducationManufacturing

    Education

    University Degree

    20%

    Completed High School

    79%