The Greens' strong showing in central Brisbane in Saturday's poll should dispel the "myth" the left-wing party can't win seats in Queensland, according to Maiwar candidate Michael Berkman.

The 36-year-old is on the cusp of creating history by becoming the first Greens' candidate to be elected in Queensland Parliament, taking the big scalp of LNP frontbencher Scott Emerson in the way.

Candidate for Maiwar, Michael Berkman (second from left), with (left to right) Greens candidate for McConnel, Kirsten Lovejoy, Greens Leader, Senator Richard Di Natale, and candidate for South Brisbane, Amy MacMahon. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

He remains neck-and-neck with Labor's Ali King for second on primary votes in the western suburbs seat, with whoever wins that battle almost certain the wrest the seat from the shadow treasurer on preferences.

The environmental lawyer says the result, along with similar showings in nearby South Brisbane and McConnel, showed the party should be taken as a serious electoral threat in Queensland.