Meet Queensland's most eligible bachelors, vote now to crown the winner
Queensland has crowned 13 regional bachelor winners and now it’s time to vote to find the state's most worthy man for 2025.
Meet Queensland’s most eligible bachelors for 2025 – now we need your help to decide who takes top billing.
We have rounded up single, worthy men from across every region of the state, with local winners already crowned.
Now we are on the hunt from the best of the best – see below the list of all the local winners and finalists.
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Harry Hannaford (Mackay)
Originally from South Australia, Mr Hannaford said he’d been living in Mackay for two years after moving north for work and to be closer to family.
When he’s not at work, Mr Hannaford said he spent most of his free time outdoors.
“I love my sport,” he said.
“I tend to go backpacking a fair bit – different cultures and experiences. Always on the road or in a plane.”
Jordan Wilson (South Burnett)
The 27-year-old fabricator described himself as “a bit of a character”.
The father-of-two calls himself someone who is laid-back, family-orientated and likes to have a laugh.
“I’ve got pretty good banter. I don’t mind having a joke,” he said.
“I’m not real good at talking myself up, to be honest.
“I’m fairly laid-back and relaxed, nothing much really fazes me. But family comes first.”
Basil Harris (Sunshine Coast)
Next up is 85-year-old legend Basil Harris who has volunteered in rugby circles for more than 35 years.
He volunteers about 25 hours a week at Maroochydore Swans Rugby Union and others who put him forward say he is an advocate for women and girls in the sport.
Mr Harris arrived on the Sunshine Coast in 1991 and said “maybe someone who likes rugby” would be his perfect match.
“And can put up with someone who is getting cranky at his age,” he said.
Benjamin Gertz (Townsville)
Townsville-raised consultant Benjamin Gertz returned home six years ago after spending time in Brisbane, Canberra and Mount Isa.
“Most of my friends and family still live here, and I think after a while you realise that the big smoke isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be,” he said.
A proud advocate for his hometown, Ben says he’s “a massive cheerleader for this city” and believes Townsville’s potential is enormous.
At 35, Ben counts establishing his own consulting business and contributing to major infrastructure projects across North Queensland among his proudest achievements.
Andrew Trulson (Central Qld)
Growing up on a remote cattle station before making the move to Rockhampton, 28-year-old Andrew Trulson never expected to be crowned Central Queensland’s Most Eligible Bachelor.
When he found out he was nominated by his good friend Brenton Bell he wasn’t pleased, but eventually he came around, now having a good laugh about competition.
More than 100 votes later and Andrew has taken out the top spot with Brenton saying he certainly deserves the title.
“He’s the perfect blend of charm, kindness, and quiet confidence,” Brenton said.
“He’s the guy who shows up for his friends, makes everyone feel welcome, and still finds a way to brighten the room without trying.”
Adam McGuire (Gympie)
Auxiliary firefighter Adam McGuire’s high-octane lifestyle extends past working hours.
“I’d say I’m a calculated adrenaline seeker,” he said.
“Between mountain biking, off-road racing in the Australian championship as a co-driver for my best mate of 17 years, and keeping the skills sharp on my enduro bike or hitting the motocross tracks”, Mr McGuire said he was used to getting the heart racing.
“I wear a lot of hats but manage to juggle it all pretty well.”
The fireman said he grew up in the Mary Valley, and did his carpentry apprenticeship around the Gympie region.
Elliott McKean (Sunshine Coast)
Elliott was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast and has lived at Shelly Beach in Caloundra for most of his life.
“I’m an insurance broker here on the Sunshine Coast,” he said.
Mr McKean said he enjoyed the Sunshine Coast lifestyle including cycling, our cafe culture, the beach and travelling.
“So I guess I would say a partner that enjoys similar as me,” he said.
Garth Murray (Townsville)
Garth Murray was first posted to Townsville in 2003 as part of his role in Army warehousing and said he quickly fell in love with the city.
Looking back, there are plenty of achievements Garth is proud of, but two stand out above the rest.
“My biggest personal achievement was watching my two children being born, being full time Army – now retired – you don’t always get to be there for those special moments,” Garth said.
Jack Lenhardt (Fraser Coast)
The public servant from Hervey Bay says honesty is a key quality.
“I think what won people over was being a genuine person,” he said after his local title win.
“I believe it’s the people I work with and spend time with in the community, along with my go-getter attitude.
“I’m also very supportive towards others and always ready to give a helping hand.”
The region’s favourite bachelor also noticed the weight the title carries, with some of his mates giving him grief over it.
“I’ve definitely got people jealous, but I also have a lot of support.”
Scott Warren (Bundaberg)
The waterskiing, golf-loving 38-year-old from Gin Gin was quick to play down his local title win.
“Well righto, here goes nothing. This is well outside my comfort zone,” he said.
“I’d like to say good looks got me over the line but I’m pretty sure the votes came from mates and their partners.”
Scott owns a transport business and said that while he wasn’t expecting any perks from his new title, “the instigators of this probably owe me a beer or two”.
John Calcino (Sunshine Coast)
John Calcino is the sole owner of the famous Maroochydore nightclub, “Posty”.
“I started it in 2014 where the old Maroochydore Post Office was located,” he said.
“I’ve lived on the Sunshine Coast for 30 years.”
The nightclub owner was born in Charleville, in southwest Queensland and he went to boarding school for six years at Toowoomba Grammar School.
He then obtained a business degree from the University of Southern Queensland.
“I moved up here to the Sunny Coast in 1995 after living and working in Brisbane and London,” he said.
Mr Calcino lives in Buderim and in a woman he looks for kindness, politeness, empathy and someone who is family orientated.
Owen Dennett (Gold Coast)
He’s a surfer, he’s a FIFO worker and his name is Owen Dennett.
The 22-year-old single lad was voted by readers as the city’s top bachelor and is now eyeing off state glory.
“I am looking for a lovely woman who is loyal, enjoys the beach, training and who gets along with family,” Mr Dennett said after his Gold Coast victory.
The self-described “shy guy” said his dream date would be a “spontaneous holiday overseas with no meaning”.
Chris Johnson (Townsville)
Army officer Chris Johnson said it wasn’t on his 2025 bingo card to take out the Townsville voting but was “genuinely humbled” by the win.
“I was surprised to be nominated and even more surprised to have won,” he said.
“There are plenty of great blokes in this community, so I’m grateful – and a little amused – to be recognised among them.”
Mr Johnson has no plans of slowing down however and has already turned his mind to his next challenge, raising money for Movember.
“Rather than growing a mo like most of the Army blokes in town this month I’ll be running 100km with my Australian Shepherd Obi to support Movember,” he said.
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