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Local government areas of New South Wales

Local government areas of New South Wales

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This is a list of local government areas (LGAs) in New South Wales, sorted by region. As of January 2023 there were 128 local government areas in New South Wales,[1] there are 33 local government areas in Greater Sydney and 95 local government areas and 12 regions in Regional NSW. All councils are listed below in alphabetical order by region. There is also the Unincorporated Far West Region which is not part of any local government area, in the sparsely inhabited Far West, and Lord Howe Island, which is also unincorporated but self-governed by the Lord Howe Island Board.

This article is about local government areas in New South Wales. For the history and responsibilities of local government in New South Wales, see Local government in New South Wales.

New South Wales LGAs by largest council faction as of December 2022.

Norfolk Island Regional Council is also subject to the state-level legislation of New South Wales.

Local elections are held in New South Wales every four years. The most recent elections were held in 2021.

Maps showing local government areas in New South Wales

  • Map of LGAs in New South Wales
  • Types and titles of LGAs in New South Wales
  • LGA regions in New South Wales
  • LGAs in Greater Sydney

Greater Sydney LGA’s

Greater Sydney

Greater Metropolitan Sydney

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Sydney Surrounds (Outer Metropolitan Sydney)

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Regional New South Wales LGA’s

Rural and Regional areas

Central Coast

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Mid North Coast

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Murray

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Riverina

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Hunter[56]

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Illawarra

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Northern Rivers

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South Coast and Southern Inland

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New England

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Central West

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Orana

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Far West

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Lord Mayoralties

There are only four councils in NSW which whose office of Mayor has been elevated to Lord Mayor. The process requires that the Premier of the day write to the reigning monarch to request the ascent.

More information Year of Royal Assent, Incumbent ...

Former local government areas in New South Wales

For a more comprehensive list, see List of former local government areas in New South Wales.

See also

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