2027 Key Dates
Event | Date |
| Close of rolls If you're enrolled to vote in SA state elections, you'll automatically be enrolled to vote in council elections. A ballot pack will be sent to your registered mailing address. You can check and update your enrolment details online, and can enrol if needed. | 5:00 pm, Monday 4 January 2027 |
| Nominations Open Interested in running for Council? You'll need to nominate to become a candidate before you can start campaigning your candidacy. | Tuesday 26 January 2027 |
| Nominations Close You must submit your nomination before the deadline. Learn how to nominate. | 12 noon, Tuesday 9 February 2027 |
| Voting close (polling day) You must return your ballot papers so they reach the electoral commission before this deadline. | 5:00 pm, Wednesday 7 April 2027 |
| Scrutiny and count | 9:00 am, Saturday 10 April 2027 |