Overview of the City of Wanneroo Council
The City of Wanneroo Council comprises a Mayor and 14 Councillors, all directly elected by popular vote. Both the Mayor and Councillors serve four-year terms. To ensure continuity and retain experienced members, Western Australia's local government electoral system mandates a staggered approach: half of the Council's positions become vacant every two years. Following each ordinary election, the newly formed Council elects a Deputy Mayor from among its members.
Wards and Representation
The City of Wanneroo is divided into seven wards:
- North Ward
- North-East Ward
- Central-West Ward
- Central-East Ward
- Central Ward
- South-West Ward
- South Ward
Each ward is represented by Councillors, and you can find more detailed information about the City's wards and their current Councillors by visiting Wards - City of Wanneroo
Upcoming 2025 Local Government Election
The next ordinary local government election for the City of Wanneroo will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
Vacancies and Eligible Councillors
The terms of the following Council Members expire in October 2025, and they are eligible for re-election:
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Cr Sonet Coetzee
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Cr Bronwyn Smith
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Cr Helen Berry
- Cr Paul Miles
- Cr Jordan Wright
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Cr Natalie Herridge
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Cr James Rowe, JP
The election on 18 October 2025 will fill the following Council vacancies, with one Councillor position open in each specified ward:
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1 Councillor – North Ward
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1 Councillor – North-East Ward
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1 Councillor – Central-West Ward
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1 Councillor – Central-East Ward
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1 Councillor – Central Ward
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1 Councillor – South-West Ward
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1 Councillor – South Ward
Election Process and Key Dates
Local government elections in Western Australia are held biennially on the third Saturday in October. The City of Wanneroo elections are conducted by the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC). The WAEC appoints a Returning Officer who is responsible for overseeing the entire election process, including accepting candidate nominations and supervising the vote count.
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Close of enrolments: 22 August 2025 – 5:00 PM
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Opening of nominations: 28 August 2025
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Close of nominations: 4 September 2025 – 4:00 PM
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Election Day: 18 October 2025 – polling closes 6:00 PM
For additional information on local government elections, you can refer to theDepartment of Local Government Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) website: Local government elections
