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    Wide Bay Electorate

    QLD, Australia

    Held by Liberal NationalRegional60.1% TPPMP: Llew O'Brien

    Overview

    Geography and description

    Coastal and hinterland regions north of Brisbane including Gympie and Maryborough, featuring agricultural areas, timber industry, tourism regions, and retirement communities.

    Key Suburbs

    GympieMaryboroughNoosaTin Can BayRainbow BeachCooroy

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearWinnerPartyTPP %Swing
    2016Llew O'BrienLiberal National60.8%+2.3%
    2019Llew O'BrienLiberal National63.5%+2.7%
    2022Llew O'BrienLiberal National60.1%-3.4%

    Current Representative

    Elected Member of Parliament

    Llew O'Brien

    Liberal NationalSince 2016

    Detailed profile not yet available.

    Key Issues

    Important local matters

    Agriculture

    High

    Supporting farming and primary production across diverse rural areas.

    Aged Care

    High

    Meeting needs of significant retiree population in coastal communities.

    Demographics

    Population and statistics

    Population

    160,000

    Median Age

    49 years

    Median Income

    $1,090 weekly

    Major Industries

    AgricultureTourismHealthcareRetailConstruction

    Education

    University Degree

    16%

    Completed High School

    70%