Division Profile
Division Name |
DICKSON |
State |
Queensland |
Elected Member |
Dutton, P (LP) 2001- |
Name Derivation |
Named after Sir James Dickson 1832-1901, a leading advocate of Federation, Queensland Premier 1898-99 and Minister for Defence in the first Federal Ministry. |
First Proclaimed / Election |
1992/1993 |
Area |
722 sq. kms |
Demographic |
Outer Metropolitan |
Pre-Election Seat Status |
Marginal |
Seat Status |
Marginal |
Enrolment |
90,130 |
Turnout |
94.54% |
Informal |
4.41% |
Location |
Dickson covers an area of approximately 772 sq km north and west of Brisbane. It includes the Moreton Bay Region Council. Suburbs and towns include Albany Creek, Arana Hills, Bray Park, Brendale, Cashmere, Dayboro, Eatons Hill, Everton Hills, Ferny Hills, Joyner, Kallangur, Lawnton, Mount Glorious, Mount Nebo, Petrie, Samford Valley, Strathpine and Warner. |
Products and Industry |
Farming, retail and industrial activities. |
Members
Dutton, P (LP) 2001- |
Kernot, C (ALP) 1998-2001 |
Smith, T (LP) 1996-1998 |
Lavarch, M H (ALP) 1993-1996 |
Please Note: the division profile displayed above was at the time of the election. Please consult the AEC website for the most current division profile.
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