The electoral rolls from Queensland are a key resource for family historians, providing detailed records of eligible voters dating back to the 1860s. These rolls list names, occupations, and residential addresses, allowing researchers to trace individuals across decades—even in the absence of detailed census records. After Queensland introduced compulsory voting in 1915, the rolls became more comprehensive and reliable, especially for tracking adults aged 21 and older (18+ from 1973 onward).
Electoral rolls can reveal household structures, migration patterns within the state, and shifts in occupation or residence. Queensland rolls are widely available for the late 19th and 20th centuries, both in print and digital formats, and serve as a vital tool for piecing together family movements and connections across generations.
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Census & Voter Lists
Australian Electoral Rolls
- Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1959 783,078 records
- Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1949 755,618 records
- Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1941 603,730 records
- Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1934 569,938 records
- Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1922 418,909 records
- Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1913 361,924 records
- Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1906 273,011 records
- Queensland, Australia, Electoral Rolls 1903 227,115 records
- Queensland State Electoral Roll 1915 14,708 records
- Queensland State Electoral Roll 1910 5,992 records
- Queensland State Electoral Roll 1905 3,451 records
- Queensland State Electoral Roll 1900 3,280 records
- Queensland State Electoral Roll 1895 2,452 records
