Key election dates
Close of electoral rolls57 days prior to election day 
Nominations open51 days prior to election day
Close of nominations44 days prior to election day 
Election packages mailed to voters Approximately four weeks prior to election day
Election day - close of pollThird 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.

Related: Key information for voters