Queensland’s electoral map could soon change, with the Queensland Redistribution Commission releasing its proposed redistribution of the state’s electoral districts.
The proposal, prepared under Section 47 of the Electoral Act 1992, outlines potential changes to the boundaries of Queensland’s 93 state electorates to ensure each district represents a similar number of voters.
Electoral redistributions occur periodically as population growth and movement shift enrolment numbers across the state.
In the Redlands area, the proposal would reshape the electorates of Capalaba, Cleveland (formerly Oodgeroo) and Redlands, altering several suburb boundaries and bringing some communities together within the same district.
Capalaba electorate changes
Under the proposal, the electorate of Capalaba would gain the locality of Sheldon from Springwood and the remaining portion of Birkdale from Cleveland.
The changes would unite the entire Birkdale locality within the one district and bring Sheldon into a Redlands-focused electorate.
The proposed Capalaba electorate would comprise Capalaba, Birkdale, Thorneside, Alexandra Hills, Sheldon and part of Wellington Point.
The Commission said the changes respond to enrolment trends.
Capalaba was below the state enrolment average at the start of the redistribution and was projected to fall further behind by 2032.
With the proposed boundary adjustments, enrolment would increase from 37,951 voters in September 2025 to 42,286, placing the electorate above the state average and projected to remain within quota through to 2032.
Several submissions to the Commission supported uniting Birkdale within the one electorate, citing a clear community of interest.
Cleveland replaces Oodgeroo
The electorate currently known as Oodgeroo would be renamed Cleveland under the proposal.
The new Cleveland electorate would include Thornlands, Cleveland, Ormiston, North Stradbroke Island and most of Wellington Point.
The district would gain the balance of Thornlands from Redlands while losing the remaining portion of Birkdale to Capalaba.
The Commission said uniting the entire Thornlands locality within the electorate would create clearer boundaries and strengthen a shared community identity, with Eprapah Creek forming part of the southern boundary.
Enrolment in the district would increase from 35,267 voters to 41,836, bringing it back within the acceptable enrolment range and projected to remain stable through the next seven years.
The new name, Cleveland, was suggested in several submissions as a large and widely recognised locality at the centre of the district.
Redlands district reshaped
The Redlands electorate would also see moderate changes.
Under the proposal it would lose the locality of Thornlands to the Cleveland electorate but gain Mount Cotton from Springwood and Carbrook from the former Macalister electorate.
The district would include Redland Bay, Victoria Point, Mount Cotton, Carbrook and the southern Redland Bay islands.
The Commission said transferring Mount Cotton was supported by several submissions and would unite communities with strong links to the Redland Bay area.
Carbrook’s inclusion would help balance enrolment numbers following the transfer of Thornlands to Cleveland.
While the district would cross a local government boundary, the Commission said improved enrolment outcomes and stronger geographic connections justified the change.
Public consultation open
The Commission has published a full report outlining the proposed changes, along with detailed maps showing how electorate boundaries may be redrawn.
The redistribution process includes an opportunity for public input, with the Commission inviting submissions and objections from residents, community groups and other stakeholders.
Objections can be lodged through an online submission form, which includes an interactive map so users can review the proposed changes while completing their response.
Submissions can also be sent directly to the Commission by email or post.
Following the objection period, the Commission will review submissions before releasing a final determination on Queensland’s electoral boundaries.
Residents can view the full proposal and maps at:
https://redistribution.ecq.qld.gov.au/public-consultation/the-commissions-proposed-redistribution
