Local government elections

Key election dates

Close of electoral rolls	57 days prior to election day
Nominations open	51 days prior to election day
Close of nominations	44 days prior to election day
Election packages mailed to voters	Approximately four weeks prior to election day
Election day - close of poll	Third Saturday in October 2027

Ordinary local government elections are held every two years on the third Saturday in October, with Council members serving terms of up to four years.

The City of Gosnells is represented by 13 elected members.

The most recent local government elections were held in October 2025, the results can be viewed in the tile below.

The next local government elections will be held in October 2027.

Note: The City of Gosnells and Western Australian Electoral Commission websites will be updated with more information about local government elections, closer to the election.

Owners and Occupiers

A person who is enrolled to vote in a State or Federal election outside of the City of Gosnells (City) and who owns or occupies rateable property within the City may claim eligibility to be placed on the Owners and Occupiers Roll and vote in local government elections.