THE Fraser Coast has been divided over whether to allow fixed four-year parliamentary terms in Queensland.

With 79 of 97 booths counted in Hervey Bay the 'yes' vote is leading on 53.30% compared to the 'no' on 46.70%.

About 10,300 ballots had been counted.

In Maryborough the situation is different with about 250 votes between the two choices.

The heritage city does not favour fixed four-year terms with the 'no' vote at 49.07% and the 'yes' vote at 50.93%.

The results of the referendum on the Fraser Coast are much closer than across Queensland.

Statewide the 'yes' vote is winning with 53% of the vote ahead of the 'no' vote on 46.87%.

About 51,000 Queenslanders lodged an informal vote.

The push for fixed four-year parliamentary terms attracted bipartisan support from the State Government and opposition.

They argue it would give businesses more certainty around election time and reduce the costs of holding elections.

Last week Attorney General Yvette D'ath and Shadow Attorney General Ian Walker visited the region to urge people to vote 'yes'.