Herbert, Dawson, Kennedy: Where to vote in the 2025 federal election in Townsville
Unable to vote in the Federal Election on May 3? Here is all the information you need to know about voting early.
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On May 3, Australian voters will decide who will be the next federal government. But if you’re unable to cast your vote on the day, early voting centres will open from April 22.
When is election day?
Election day is Saturday May 3, 2025. A full list of election day voting centres are listed down below.
Who can vote early and when?
Early voting centres will open on Tuesday April 22, 2025 and will close at the end of opening hours on Friday May 2.
More locations will be open on election day, including schools and community centres.
To vote early either in person or by postal vote you:
- are outside the electorate where you are enrolled to vote
- are more than 8km from a polling place
- are travelling on election day
- are unable to leave your workplace to vote
- are seriously ill, infirm or due to give birth shortly (or caring for someone who is)
- are a person with disability (or caring for someone who is)
- are a patient in hospital and can’t vote at the hospital
- have religious beliefs that prevent you from attending a polling place
- are in prison serving a sentence of less than three years or otherwise detained
- are a silent elector
- have a reasonable fear for your safety or wellbeing.
Postal vote applications close on Apr 30, 2025.
To check what electorate you are in or for more information on voting visit the AustralianElectoral Commission website.
Who can I vote for?
See a full list of the candidates for Herbert, Dawson and Kennedy here.
Where can I vote before May 3?
Co. Habitat Co Working Space - HERBERT, DAWSON AND KENNEDY VOTERS
33-35 Palmer Street, South Townsville
Opening hours
April 22 - 24: 8:30am to 5:30pm
April 25 (ANZAC DAY): CLOSED
April 26: 9am to 4pm
April 28 - May 1: 8:30pm to 5:30pm
May 2: 8:30pm to 6pm
Election Day May 3: 8am to 6pm
PCYC Aitkenvale - HERBERT, DAWSON AND KENNEDY VOTERS
- 126 Wellington Street, Aitkenvale
Opening hours
April 22 - 24: 8:30am to 5:30pm
April 25 (ANZAC DAY): CLOSED
April 26: 9am to 4pm
April 28 - May 1: 8:30pm to 5:30pm
May 2: 8:30pm to 6pm
Election Day May 3: 8am to 6pm
Greenwood Park Sporting Complex - HERBERT AND KENNEDY VOTERS
- 290 Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan
Opening hours
April 22 - 24: 8:30am to 5:30pm
April 25 (ANZAC DAY): CLOSED
April 26: 9am to 4pm
April 28 - May 1: 8:30pm to 5:30pm
May 2: 8:30pm to 6pm
Kirwan Scout Centre - HERBERT, KENNEDY VOTERS
- 387 Charles Street, Kirwan
Opening hours:
April 28- May 1: 8:30am to 5:30pm
May 2: 8:30am to 6pm.
Burdekin Sports Club Hall - DAWSON VOTERS
142 Wickham St, Ayr
Opening hours:
April 22 - 24: 8:30am to 5:30pm
April 25 (ANZAC DAY): CLOSED
April 26: 9am to 4pm
April 28 - May 1: 8:30pm to 5:30pm
May 2: 8:30pm to 6pm
Bowen PCYC - DAWSON VOTERS
Cnr Hay St and Queens Road, Bowen
Opening hours:
April 22 - 24: 8:30am to 5:30pm
April 25 (ANZAC DAY): CLOSED
April 26: 9am to 4pm
April 28 - May 1: 8:30pm to 5:30pm
May 2: 8:30pm to 6pm
Where can I vote on election day in Townsville?
Voting on May 3 can be done at the following locations from the hours of 8am and 6pm.
Voters in the electorates of Kennedy, Dawson and Herbert:
PCYC Aitkenvale: 126 Wellington Street, Aitkenvale
Co. Habitat Co Working Space: 33-35 Palmer Street, South Townsville
Voters in the electorate of Herbert:
Townsville Central State School: 4-6 Warburton St, North Ward
Townsville South State School: 78 Tully Street, South Townsville
Railway Estate State School: 39 Railway Ave, Railway Estate
St Peter’s Church Hall: 90 Leigh Street, West End
Belgian Gardens State School: 43 Potts Street, Belgian Gardens
Hermit Park State School: Surry Street, Hyde Park
Phoenix Netball Club: 95-111 Queens Road, Hermit Park
Garbutt State School: 76 Chandler Street, Garbutt
Pimlico State High School: 59-77 Fulham Road, Gulliver
Mundingburra State School: 77-97 Ross River Road, Mundingburra
Currajong State School: 140-158 Palmerston St, Gulliver
Vincent State School: 280 Palmerston Street, Vincent
Aitkenvale State School: 67 Wotton Street, Aitkenvale
Heatley State School: 410 Fulham Road, Heatley
Calvary Christian College: 569 Bayswater Road, Mount Louisa
Cranbrook State School: 20 Alice Street, Cranbrook
Greenwood Park Sporing Complex: 290 Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan
HLT (Sir George Kneipp Auditorium): James Cook University, James Cook Drive, Douglas
Kirwan State High School: 64 Hudson St, Kirwan
Weir State School: 592 Ross River Road, Kirwan
The Willows State School: Bilberry St, Kirwan
Ryan Catholic College: 28 Morindo Drive, Kirwan
St Clares Catholic School: 39 Burdell Drive, Burdell
Magnetic Island State School: 10-16 Mandalay Ave, Nelly Bay
Magnetic Island Bowls Club: 18 Marine Parade, Arcadia
St Benedict’s Catholic School: 890 Dalrymple Road, Shaw
Northshore State School: 9 Langford St, Burdell
Thuringowa State High School: 30 Vickers Road, Condon
Rasmussen State School: 19 Allambie Lane, Rasmussen
Northern Beaches State High School: Meranti Street, Deeragun
St Anthony’s Catholic College: 70 Joanne Street, Deeragun
Kelso State School: 23 Yvette Street, Kelso
Bluewater State School: Buckby St, Bluewater
PCYC Palm Island: 1 Mango Ave, Palm Island
Voters in electorates of Herbert and Dawson
Oonoonba State School: 83 Fairfield Waters Drive, Idalia
William Ross State High School: 66 Mervyn Crossman Drive, Annandale
Annandale State School: 105-119 Yolanda Drive, Annandale
Voters in the electorates of Herbert and Kennedy
Alice River Community Centre: Progress Road, Alice River
Voters in the electorates of Dawson and Kennedy
Wulguru State School: 2 Haldane Street, Wulguru
Voters in the electorate of Dawson:
Nome District Rural Fire Brigade Hall: 2 Alligator Creek Road, Alligator Creek
Giru Branch QCWA Hall: 9 Carey Street, Giru
Burdekin Sports Club Hall: 142 Wickham St, Ayr
East Ayr State School: 43-73 Ross Street, Ayr
St Colman’s Catholic School: 96 Eleventh Ave, Home Hill
Queens Beach State School: 37-39 Tracey Street, Bowen
Bowen PCYC: Corner Hay Street and Queens Road
Where can I get a democracy sausage?
So far Oonoonba State School and the Giru QCWA Hall are the only voting centres confirmed to have democracy sausages and a cake stall on offer.
For more details visit: democracysausage.org
Originally published as Herbert, Dawson, Kennedy: Where to vote in the 2025 federal election in Townsville
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