Mapleton and the major hinterland centre of Nambour. Covers 1,004 square kilometres. Fairfax was one of the Queensland electorates created on the expansion of the House of Representatives in 1984.

Forecast issued at 4:20 pm EST on Thursday 24 April 2025. Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds.