Several electorates across Logan could be significantly reshaped under a proposed redraw of Queensland’s electoral boundaries.
Suburbs are moving between districts and one electorate is being renamed as population growth across the region forces adjustments.
The redistribution draft released by the Queensland Redistribution Commission aims to rebalance voter numbers across the state.
Logan has been identified as one of the fastest-growing areas in Queensland, with the electorate of Logan previously sitting almost 30 per cent above the state’s enrolment quota of 40,264.
Under the proposal, the Logan electorate held by Linus Power, would shrink geographically and shift further east.
Suburbs west of the Mount Lindesay Highway, including Boronia Heights, parts of Hillcrest, Greenbank, Park Ridge South, Munruben and North Maclean, would move into the neighbouring electorate of Jordan, held by Charis Mullen, which will be renamed to Greenbank.
Logan would instead gain Waterford, parts of Waterford West and Bethania, bringing the district’s enrolment closer to the statewide average.
The neighbouring seat of Waterford, held by Shannon Fenitman, would also be reshaped and renamed Marsden, reflecting its new population centre.
The proposed Marsden electorate would include suburbs such as Marsden, Crestmead, Heritage Park, Browns Plains and Regents Park.
Further north, Woodridge, held by Cameron Dick, would shift east, gaining suburbs including Slacks Creek, Meadowbrook, Loganlea and Tanah Merah, while transferring southern areas like Marsden and Crestmead to the new Marsden electorate.
Changes are also proposed to Springwood, held by Mick De Brenni, which would gain the suburb of Underwood after Mount Cotton and Sheldon are moved to a Redlands-based electorate.
The electorate of Macalister, held by Melissa McMahon, would be renamed to Beenleigh, keeping its core around Eagleby and Beenleigh while shifting south to include areas such as Yatala and Ormeau Hills.
Local members say the process is part of maintaining fair representation as populations change.
Member for Logan Linus Power said independent redistributions were an essential part of the state’s democratic system.
“Fair and independent redistribution of seats is vital to democracy in Queensland,” Mr Power said.
“The community can view the maps online and have their say about their community.”
Jordan MP Charis Mullen said the Queensland Labor Party was still reviewing the proposals and would comment in due course.
Scenic Rim MP Jon Krause said the changes were determined by an independent commission under rules designed to keep electorates similar in size.
“Regardless, my focus remains unchanged. I will continue to represent the people who have elected me, boundary changes or not,” Mr Krause said.
The draft boundaries are open for public submissions until 9 April, before the commission finalises the new electoral map.
