Queensland election day is here — here's what you need to know ...

Queensland's election day is finally here.  

While more than a third of voters have already cast a pre-poll vote, many more will be heading to the polls today to decide who will lead the state for the next term.

Here's what you need to know.

What time do polls open?

Polls open from 8am and close at 6pm.

Voting is compulsory for those over 18 who are registered to vote in Queensland.

If you don't vote, you may be fined.

The penalty for failing to vote in an election in Queensland is $161.30.

The polls will be open from 8am to 6pm. (ABC News: Curtis Rodda)

Where can I vote?

At polling places usually located at schools or community halls. 

All polling places are listed on the Electoral Commission of Queensland website.

Each polling place is rated as fully accessible, assisted access or not accessible.

If you go to a polling place and are not able to access the voting centre, there are options available to help you vote.

There is help available at polling places. (ABC News: Sarah Richards)

Which electorate am I in?

You can find out what electorate you belong to by putting your address in the ECQ website.

You will be voting for one candidate to represent your electorate in parliament, but you don't have to vote in your area if you can't get there (unless you're interstate).

If you are outside of Queensland and are enrolled to vote, you need to cast a postal vote.

If you haven't applied for a postal vote by now, it's too late — you'll need to find your nearest polling booth today.

Who are the candidates in my area?

You can find a full list of all the candidates and the parties they represent here, or you can search by electorate.

When will we know the results?

The preliminary count of all available votes will begin after polls close at 6pm on Saturday.

ABC's election analyst Antony Green may be able to call a winner on the night.

However, the Electoral Commission of Queensland says the official count can take up to 10 days after the deadline for the return of postal votes.

The official count also includes the scrutiny of declaration votes, and allocation of preferences.

There's a chance — if it's really close — that we won't know who has won by the end of Saturday night.

How many seats does a party need to win?

For a party to govern in its own right, they will need to win 47 seats.

Right now Labor has 51 seats and the LNP has 35. Katter's Australian Party (KAP) has four, the Greens two and there's one independent.

Here's the ABC's Jessica van Vonderen with more:

Where can we see the Queensland election results?

The ABC's election broadcast will begin at 6pm and you can tune into our live blog on the ABC News website for the latest developments.