This is a list of local government areas (LGAs) in New South Wales, sorted by region. there were 128 local government areas in New South Wales, 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. 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 September 2024.

Maps

Metropolitan LGAs

Greater Sydney

Metropolitan Sydney

Outer Metropolitan Sydney

Regional LGAs

Regional and Rural areas

Central Coast

Mid North Coast

Murray

Riverina

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Illawarra

Northern Rivers

South Coast and Southern Inland

New England

Central West

Orana

Far West

Lord Mayoralties

There are 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.

Former local government areas in New South Wales