Out and About in Dickson
About Dickson
State: Queensland
Name Derivation:
Named after Sir James Robert Dickson (1832-1901), a leading advocate of Federation. He was Queensland Premier from 1898 until 1899 and Minister for Defence in the first Federal Ministry.
Area and Location Description:
Covering an area of approximately 4649sq km to the north and west of the Brisbane City limits, Dickson takes in the majority of the old Pine Rivers and Esk Shires.
The main suburbs in Pine Rivers Shire include; Albany Creek, Arana Hills, Bray Park, Brendale, Cashmere, Dayboro, Eatons Hill, Everton Hills, Ferny Hills, Joyner, Lawnton, Petrie, Samford Valley and Strathpine. The main suburbs in Esk Shire include; Coominya, Esk, Fernvale, Glamorganvale, Harlin, Lowood, Minden, Moore and Toogoolawah.
Products/Industries of the area:
The area is mainly residential with some farming, retail and industrial activities.
First Proclaimed/Election: 1992/1993
Demographic Rating: Outer Metropolitan
Members:
Peter Dutton (LP) 2001-
C Kernot (ALP) 1998-2001
T Smith (LP) 1996-98
M H Lavarch (ALP)
1993-96
Federal Election Results
| Year |
2001
|
2004 |
2007
|
| Enrolment |
88,001 |
84,201 |
89,358 |
| Informal Vote |
5.62% |
4.60% |
2.77% |
| Turnout |
96.13% |
95.14% |
96.05% |
| Seat Status |
Marginal Liberal |
Fairly Safe Liberal |
Marginal |
| Two Party Preferred |
LP |
55.97% |
57.83% |
50.13% |
| ALP |
44.03% |
42.17% |
49.87% |
Information sourced from the Australian Electoral Commision