NSW Local Government elections

Local government elections are held on the second Saturday in September every four years, where voters in each local government area elect councillors to their local council.

The next local government elections will be held on Saturday 14 September 2024.

Voting is compulsory for people who are enrolled to vote in the Ku-ring-gai local government area.

For further information, visit the NSW Electoral Commission website or call 1300 135 736.

Watch this page for further information about the elections as the date approaches.

NSW Electoral Commission website

Wards

Ku-ring-gai Council residents and ratepayers will be electing a total of 10 Councillors comprising of two Councillors to represent each of the five wards:

  • Comenarra.
  • Gordon.
  • Roseville.
  • St Ives.
  • Wahroonga.

Not sure which ward you are in? Type in your address to find out your Ward or download the Ward street map(PDF, 1MB).

Non-residential rolls

There are two non-residential rolls:

  • The roll of non-resident owners of rateable land
  • The roll of occupiers and rate-paying lessees.

The non-residential rolls provide people who are non-resident owners, occupiers and rate-paying lessees an opportunity to have a say in who is elected to council.

Non residential roll nominee application(PDF, 174KB)

Non residential roll individual application(PDF, 133KB)

To be included these rolls, you will need to complete one of these forms and return it to the General Manager:

  • By post: Locked Bag 1006, Gordon NSW 2072.
  • By hand: 818 Pacific Highway, Gordon NSW 2072.
  • By email: krg@krg.nsw.gov.au.

View further NSW Electoral Commission information.

Interested in becoming a local councillor?

  • Ku-ring-gai Council is holding a pre-election candidate briefing for those interested in becoming a councillor on Thursday 11 July. The session aim to provide a better understanding of the role and responsibilities as an elected member of council. Learn more and register
  • Lane Cove has joined with Hunters Hill Council to host the ‘ALGWA Getting Women Elected Forum’ at the Terrace Function Room on Saturday 29 June. Learn more and register
  • NSW Electoral Commission also has more information for candidates. View here
  • The Office of Local Government has a new dedicated webpage on its website for candidates at the upcoming local government elections called ‘Become a Councillor’. It includes an online learning tool and targeted candidate guides for women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and young people. View here

Enquiries

NSW Electoral Commission on 1300 135 736. 

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