Map of Local Government Areas in New South Wales

Types of LGAs in New South Wales

The Local Government Areas of New South Wales, Australia have been subject to periodic bouts of restructuring and rationalisation by the State Government, involving voluntary and involuntary amalgamation of areas. This list is therefore subject to being made obsolete from time to time and should not be relied upon. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Local Government Area (abbreviated LGA) is a term used in Australia (and especially by the Australian Bureau of Statistics) to refer to areas controlled by each individual Local Government. ... Capital Sydney Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Professor Marie Bashir Premier Morris Iemma (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 50  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $305,437 (1st)  - Product per capita  $45,153/person (4th) Population (End of March 2006)  - Population  6,817,100 (1st)  - Density  8. ...

There are four classifications of local government in New South Wales:

1. Cities (predominantly urban or suburban areas)
2. Municipalities (predominantly inner-city suburban areas and smaller rural towns)
3. Shires (predominantly rural or outer suburban areas) and;
4. Regions (newly formed councils covering a large region usually dominated by a rural city).

There are no practical differences between these types of local governments - the differences are only in name and reflect historical differences between the different types of local government prior to the enactment of the current law that regulates local government in the state of New South Wales, the Local Government Act 1993. Many councils now choose not to use any of the four classifications, and simply refer to themselves as councils, e.g. Booroowa Council, Burwood Council. ("Council" in Australian English can refer to the geographical jurisdiction of a local government, and not just the elected board that governs local affairs.) Australian English (AuE, en-AU) is the form of the English language used in Australia. ...

As of November 2005 there are 152 Local Government Areas in New South Wales. These are listed below in alphabetical order. In addition, 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. 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Unincorporated Far West Region refers to the part of New South Wales which is not part of any Local Government Area; it is in the Far West containing small towns such as Tibooburra. ... Approximate area of the Far West region of New South Wales The Far West region of New South Wales, Australia refers generally to a fairly flat and low lying area in the western part of the state, which is too dry to support wheat or other crops or intensive pastoral. ... For the island off Solomon Islands, see Ontong Java Atoll Lord Howe Island is a small island in the Pacific Ocean 600 km (373 mi) east of the Australian mainland. ... In United States law, a region of land is unincorporated if it is not a part of any municipality. ...

A

• Albury, City of
• Armidale Dumaresq Council
• Ashfield, Municipality of
• Auburn Council

Albury City is a city in New South Wales, Australia, located on the Hume Highway on the Northern side of the Murray River. ... The Armidale Dumaresq Local Government Area was formed from the merger in 2000 of the original City of Armidale with the surrounding Dumaresq Shire. ... The Municipality of Ashfield is a Local Government Area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... Auburn Council is a Local Government Area in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 15 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. ...

B

• Ballina Shire Council
• Balranald Shire Council
• Bankstown, City of
• Bathurst Regional Council
• Baulkham Hills Shire
• Bega Valley Shire
• Bellingen Shire Council
• Berrigan Shire Council
• Blacktown, City of
• Bland Shire Council
• Blayney Shire Council
• Blue Mountains, City of
• Bogan Shire Council
• Bombala Council
• Boorowa Council
• Botany Bay, City of
• Bourke Shire Council
• Brewarrina Shire Council
• Broken Hill, City of
• Burwood Council
• Byron Shire Council

Ballina Shire is a Local Government Area on the North Coast, New South Wales, Australia. ... Balranald Shire is local government area in the Riverina area of western New South Wales, Australia on the Sturt Highway. ... This article is about the local government area. ... Bathurst Regional Council administers the Bathurst Region Local Government Area in New South Wales, Australia. ... Baulkham Hills Shire is a local government area in the north western region of Australia. ... Bega Valley Shire is located on the south-eastern coastline of New South Wales and extends from Bermagui in the north to the Victorian border in the south. ... Bellingen Shire Council is a Local Government Area on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. ... Location of Berrigan Shire Berrigan Shire is a Local Government Area in the southern Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. ... For the state electoral district, see Electoral district of Blacktown. ... Bland Shire is a Local Government Area (LGA) in the Central West of New South Wales on the Newell Highway and Mid-Western Highways. ... Blayney Shire Council is a Local Government Area in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. ... The Three Sisters are a top attraction of the city The City of Blue Mountains is a local government area of New South Wales, Australia, governed by the Blue Mountains City Council. ... The Bogan Shire Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Bombala Council is a Local Government Area in the Monaro region of southeastern New South Wales, Australia. ... Boorowa Council is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Botany Bay is the name of the local government area which encompasses suburbs adjacent to the Botany Bay (such as Botany, New South Wales) (before 1996, it was known as the Municipality of Botany). ... Bourke Council is a local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Brewarrina Council is a local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Broken Hill is the Local Government Area for Broken Hill, which is an isolated mining city in the far west of outback New South Wales, Australia, with a population of 21,000. ... Burwood Council is a Local Government Area in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Website: http://www. ...

C

• Cabonne Shire
• Camden Council
• Campbelltown, City of
• Canada Bay, City of (formed from a forced merger of Concord and Drummoyne)
• Canterbury, City of
• Carrathool Shire Council
• Central Darling Shire Council
• Cessnock, City of
• Clarence Valley Council
• Cobar Shire Council
• Coffs Harbour, City of
• Conargo Shire Council
• Coolamon Shire Council
• Cooma-Monaro Shire Council
• Coonamble Shire Council
• Cootamundra Shire Council
• Corowa Shire Council
• Cowra Shire Council

The Cabonne Shire is a Local Government Area in the Central West of New South Wales. ... Camden Council is a Local Government Area in New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Campbelltown is a Local Government Area in south-western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia, located about 55 km south west of the Sydney central business district. ... Canada Bay is a Local Government Area of New South Wales, Australia and located in the metropolitan area of Sydney. ... Concord is a suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Drummoyne is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Canterbury, previously the Municipality of Canterbury, is a Local Government Area in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... Carrathool Shire is a Local Government Area (LGA) in the Far West of New South Wales on the Mid-Western Highway and north of the Sturt Highway. ... Central Darling Shire is a Local Government Area (LGA) in the Far West of New South Wales, Australia on the Barrier Highway. ... Cessnock City Council is is a Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales, Australia in the Hunter Valley. ... Clarence Valley Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) in northern New South Wales. ... Cobar Council is a local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Coffs Harbour is the Local Government Area that administers the Coffs Harbour area. ... Conargo Shire Council is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia. ... Coolamon Shire Council is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia in the Riverina region. ... Cooma-Monaro Shire is a Local Government Area (LGA) in southern New South Wales, named after the former Cooma Municipality and the former Monaro Shire (itself named after the Monaro Region), which were amalgamated to create it. ... Coonamble Council is a local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Cootamundra Shire Council is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia. ... Corowa Shire is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia in the Riverina region. ... The Cowra Shire is a Local Government Area (LGA) of New South Wales. ...

D

• Deniliquin Council
• City of Dubbo
• Dungog Shire Council

Deniliquin Shire is a local government area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia, close to the border with Victoria. ... Dubbo is a Local Government Area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Dungog Shire is a Local Government Area in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Australia. ...

E

• Eurobodalla Shire Council

Eurobodalla Shire is a Local Government Area in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ...

F

• Fairfield, City of
• Forbes Shire Council

The City of Fairfield is a Local Government Area in the south-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Forbes Shire Council is a Local Government Area in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia. ...

G

• Gilgandra Shire Council
• Glen Innes Severn Council
• Gloucester Shire Council
• Gosford, City of
• Goulburn Mulwaree Council
• Greater Hume Shire Council
• Greater Taree, City of
• Great Lakes Council
• Griffith, City of
• Gundagai Shire Council
• Gunnedah Shire Council
• Guyra Shire Council
• Gwydir Shire Council

Gilgandra Council is a local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Glen Innes Severn Council is the name of the Local Government Area in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Gloucester Shire Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales, Australia on the Mid North Coast. ... Gosford City is a local government area of the Australian state of New South Wales, governed by the Gosford City Council. ... Goulburn Mulwaree Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) of New South Wales, Australia. ... Greater Hume Shire Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) of New South Wales, Australia. ... The Greater Taree City Council is a Local Government Area on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, centered on Taree. ... Great Lakes Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales, Australia on the shores of Port Stephens, Myall Lakes and Wallis Lake. ... The City of Griffith is a Local Government Area in south-western New South Wales, Australia. ... Gundagai Shire is a local government area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia, on the Hume Highway. ... Gunnedah Council is a local government area in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Guyra Shire is the name of the Local Government Area the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Gwydir Shire Council is the Local Government Area formed following the amalgamation of the former Yallaroi and Bingara Shire Councils, and a northern portion of the Barraba Shire Council. ...

H

• Harden Shire Council
• City of Hawkesbury
• Hay Shire Council
• City of Holroyd
• Hornsby Shire
• Hunter's Hill, Municipality of
• Hurstville, City of

Harden Shire Council is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Hawkesbury (formerly Hawkesbury Shire) is a Local Government Area of New South Wales, Australia, partly of which is at the fringe of the Sydney metroplitan area, about 50 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district. ... Hay Shire is a local government area in the Riverina area of western New South Wales, Australia. ... Holroyd is a Local Government Area and suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, located in the Western Sydney region. ... Hornsby Shire is a vast Local Government Area in the North Shore region of Sydney, Australia. ... The Municipality of Hunters Hill is the smallest Local Government Area in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Hurstville is a Local Government Area within Sydney, Australia. ...

I

• Inverell Shire Council

Inverell Shire Council is the name of the Local Government Area in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia. ...

J

• Jerilderie Shire Council
• Junee Shire Council

Location of the shire in New South Wales Jerilderie Shire is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia in the Riverina region. ... Junee Shire Council is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia. ...

K

• Kempsey Shire Council
• Kiama, Municipality of
• Kogarah, Municipality of
• Ku-ring-gai Council
• Kyogle Council

Kempsey Shire Council is a local government area in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. ... The Municipality of Kiama is is a Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales, Australia in the Illawarra region. ... The former Kogarah Post Office in 1915. ... Ku-ring-gai Council is a Local Government Area in the North Shore region of Sydney. ... Kyogle Council is is a Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales, Australia in the Northern Rivers region. ...

L

• Lachlan Shire Council
• Lake Macquarie, City of
• Lane Cove, Municipality of
• Leeton Shire Council
• Municipality of Leichhardt
• Lismore, City of
• Lithgow, City of
• Liverpool, City of
• Liverpool Plains Shire Council
• Lockhart Shire Council

Lachlan Shire Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) in the Central West of New South Wales on the Lachlan River and the Broken Hill railway line. ... Lake Macquarie is the name of a Local Government Area (the City of Lake Macquarie) located in NSW, Australia, approximately 150km north of Sydney, Australia, and 20km south of Newcastle. ... The Municipality of Lane Cove is a Local Government Area located about 10km from the central business district. ... Leeton Shire Council administers the town of Leeton and surrounding areas in the Riverina region of south western New South Wales, Australia. ... The Municipality of Leichhardt is a Local Government Area in the inner-west of Sydney, in state of New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Lismore is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia. ... Lithgow is a Local Government Area in New South Wales, Australia that includes Lithgow and its surrounding area. ... The City of Liverpool is a Local Government Area in southwest of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... The Liverpool Plains is a geographical area and Local Government Area (LGA) in north-western New South Wales. ... Lockhart Shire is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia in the Riverina region. ...

M

• Maitland, City of
• Manly Council
• Marrickville Council
• Mid-Western Regional Council
• Moree Plains Shire Council
• Mosman, Municipality of
• Murray Shire Council
• Murrumbidgee Shire Council
• Muswellbrook Shire Council

Maitland City Council is a Local Government Area in the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Manly Council is a Local Government Area on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Marrickville is a Local Government Area in the Inner West region of Sydney, Australia. ... The Western Regional Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) in the Central West of New South Wales. ... The Shire of Moree Plains, located on the New South Wales side of the border with Queensland, is one of the largest Local Government areas in the State. ... The Municipality of Mosman is a Local Government Area on the North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Murray Shire is a local government area in the Riverina region of south western New South Wales, Australia. ... Location within New South Wales Murrumbidgee Shire is a local government area in the Riverina region of south western New South Wales, Australia. ... Muswellbrook Shire Council is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia. ...

N

• Nambucca Shire Council
• Narrabri Shire Council
• Narrandera Shire Council
• Narromine Shire Council
• Newcastle, City of
• North Sydney Council

Nambucca Shire Council is a Local Government Area of the mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. ... Narrabri Shire is a Local Government Area in north-central New South Wales, Australia. ... Narrandera Shire is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia in the Riverina region. ... Narromine () is a town and Local Government Area located about 40 kilometres west of Dubbo in the central west of New South Wales, Australia. ... Website: http://www. ... North Sydney Council is a Local Government Area on the North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ...

O

• Oberon Council
• Orange, City of

Oberon Council is a local government area in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Orange is a Local Government Area of New South Wales, Australia, including Orange and the surrounding areas. ...

P

• Palerang Council
• Parkes Shire Council
• Parramatta, City of
• Penrith, City of
• Pittwater Council
• Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
• Port Stephens Council

The Palerang Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) in the Southern Tablelands Region of New South Wales, Australia. ... The Parkes Shire Council is a local government area in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Parramatta is a Local Government Area in western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Penrith is a Local Government Area in western Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Pittwater Council is a Local Government Area on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Port Macquarie-Hastings is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia. ... Port Stephens Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) on Port Stephens in New South Wales, Australia on the Pacific Highway. ...

Q

• Queanbeyan, City of

Queanbeyan City is a Local Government Area (LGA) south eastern New South Wales, Australia, near Canberra. ...

R

• Randwick, City of
• Richmond Valley Council
• Rockdale, City of
• Ryde, City of

The City of Randwick is a Local Government Area in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Richmond Valley Council is a Local Government Area in the northern part of New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Rockdale is a Local Government Area in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... The City of Ryde is a Local Government Area in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ...

S

• Shellharbour, City of
• Shoalhaven, City of
• Singleton Shire Council
• Snowy River Shire Council
• Strathfield, Municipality of
• Sutherland Shire
• Sydney, City of (NB: the City of South Sydney became part of the City of Sydney in 2004)

Shellharbour City Council administers Shellharbour, New South Wales, a city of about 60,000 people. ... The Shoalhaven is a Local Government Area (Shoalhaven City, population ~85,000) and a region in south-eastern New South Wales (NSW), Australia, two hours south of Sydney. ... Singleton Shire Council is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia. ... Snowy River Shire is a Local Government Area (LGA) in the Australian Alps region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Strathfield Municipal Council is a Local Government Area of New South Wales, Australia, near Sydney. ... Sutherland Shire is a Local Government Area in southern Sydney, Australia. ... This article is about the local government area. ...

T

• Tamworth Regional Council
• Temora Shire Council
• Tenterfield Shire Council
• Tumbarumba Shire Council
• Tumut Shire Council
• Tweed Shire Council

Website: http://www. ... Temora Shire Council is a local government area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Tenterfield Shire Council is the name of the Local Government Area in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Tumbarumba Shire Council is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, on the upper reaches of the Murray River. ... Tumut Shire Council is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ...

U

• Upper Hunter Shire Council
• Upper Lachlan Shire Council
• Uralla Shire Council
• Urana Shire Council

The Upper Hunter is a region and Local Government Area (LGA) of the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia. ... Upper Lachlan Shire is a local government area in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Uralla Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Location within New South Wales Urana Shire Council is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia in the Riverina region. ...

V

W

• Wagga Wagga, City of
• Wakool, Council of the Shire of
• Walcha Council
• Walgett Shire Council
• Warren Shire, New South Wales
• Warringah Council
• Warrumbungle Shire Council
• Waverley Council
• Weddin Shire Council
• Wellington Council
• Wentworth Shire Council
• Willoughby, City of
• Wingecarribee Shire Council
• Wollondilly Shire Council
• Wollongong, City of
• Woollahra, Municipality of
• Wyong Shire

Wagga Wagga City Council was formed from the amalgamation of Wagga Wagga Municipality with Mitchell and Kyeamba Shires in 1981. ... Wakool Shire is a Local Government Area located between the Murray River and the Murrumbidgee River and on the Sturt Highway. ... Walcha Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Walgett Council is a local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia, bordering Queensland on the north. ... Warren Shire is a local government area in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Warringah is a local council area in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney, Australia. ... The Warrumbungle Shire Council is a newly created local government area in the State of New South Wales set up after amalgamation of several smaller local government areas. ... Waverley Council is a Local Government Area in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Weddin Shire Council is a Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales, Australia. ... Wellington Council is a local government area in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia. ... Wentworth Shire is a Local Government Area in the far south west of New South Wales, Australia, just over the river from Mildura, on the Victorian side. ... The City of Willoughby is a Local Government Area on the North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Wingecarribee is a Local Government Area (LGA) southwest of Sydney named after the Wingecarribee River, which flows through it. ... Wollondilly Shire is a Local Government Area (LGA) just west of the southwestern outskirts of Sydney and is named after the Wollondilly River. ... Wollongong City Council is a Local Government Area on the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. ... The Municipality of Woollahra is a Local Government Area in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ... Wyong Shire is located in New South Wales, Australia, specifically in the Central Coast region, north of Sydney. ...

X

Y

• Yass Valley Council
• Young Shire Council

Yass Valley (formerly Yass Shire) is a local government area in the Australian State of New South Wales. ... Young Shire Council is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia. ...

Z

External links

• Clickable map of New South Wales LGAs (New South Wales Department of Local Government)
• Shires of Australia at Statoids