Are you interested in becoming a Councillor?

Local Government Elections are held every four years, on the second Saturday of September.

The next Waverley Council Local Government Election will be held on Saturday, 4 September 2021.

In 2021 the following Councillor positions become vacant:

  • Bondi Ward: 3 Vacancies
  • Hunter Ward: 3 Vacancies
  • Lawson Ward: 3 Vacancies
  • Waverley Ward: 3 Vacancies

Waverley Council elections are conducted by the New South Wales Electoral Commission.

Waverley Council encourages everyone that is eligible, to make their vote count by participating in the election of their preferred local representative.

Are you interested in becoming a Councillor?

If you are passionate about what happens in your local community becoming a councillor is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and to represent the interests of residents. Councils are responsible for making significant decisions that have a far-reaching impact on their community.

With community diversity represented on a council comes a range of perspectives and experience. The Office of Local has developed a range of resources aimed at increasing the representation of our diverse communities on local councils.

Click on the related documents on the right-hand side of the page to download these resources.

If you would like further information about becoming a councillor, you may wish to talk to an existing councillor in your local area or contact the Office of Local Government via email olg@olg.nsw.gov.au  or phone 02 4428 4100.

How to Vote

Electors will have the opportunity to make their vote count by:

  • Voting in person on election day; or
  • Voting early and pre-polling in person; or
  • Postal Voting; or
  • iVote online and telephone voting If you are not sure whether you are enrolled to vote, you can check your enrolment details online. You can also update your details, find out if there's an election being held near you, and sign up to our free election reminder service to receive SMS or email reminders for when you have to vote at an election. For more information please visit the NSWEC website.

Election Timetable

Click to access a full copy of the NSWEC Election Timetable and additional information can be accessed.

Previous Election Results

Information, statistics and results of previous local government elections in Waverley Council are held by, the NSWEC.

This information is publicly available via the NSWEC website.