IN East Ward Penrith, an uncontested election has been declared by the NSW Electoral Commission, which means the number of candidates who have nominated is equal to or less than the number to be elected. Voters enrolled in East Ward Penrith are NOT required to vote in the Local Government election on 14 September 2024.
Penrith’s East Ward includes the suburbs of Caddens, Claremont Meadows, Colyton, Erskine Park, Kemps Creek, parts of Kingswood, Mount Vernon, North St Marys, parts of Orchard Hills, Oxley Park, St Clair and St Marys.
If you are enrolled in North Ward and South Ward Penrith, you MUST vote in the Local Government election. Voting is compulsory, and fines apply if you don’t cast your vote.
It’s important to check which ward you are enrolled in as North Ward and South Ward still need to vote.
Check your ward and voting status on the NSW Electoral Commission’s website: https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/find-my-electorate
Wards
Under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), a local government area can be divided up into areas called wards. Each ward contains roughly equal numbers of voters and are represented by the same number of Councillors.
Penrith City is divided into 3 wards – North, South and East, each represented by 5 Councillors. Residents can check their ward and enrolment details at roll.elections.nsw.gov.au/NSWLookUp/
East Ward Suburbs
The East Ward includes the suburbs of Caddens, Claremont Meadows, Colyton, Erskine Park, Kemps Creek, parts of Kingswood, Mount Vernon, North St Marys, Orchard Hills, Oxley Park, St Clair and St Marys.
South Ward Suburbs
The South Ward includes the suburbs of Badgerys Creek, parts of Emu Plains, Glenmore Park, Jamisontown, parts of Kingswood, Leonay, Luddenham, Mulgoa, Orchard Hills, parts of Penrith, Regentville, South Penrith and Wallacia.
North Ward Suburbs
The North Ward includes the suburbs of Agnes Banks, Berkshire Park, Cambridge Gardens, Cambridge Park, Castlereagh, Cranebrook, Emu Heights, parts of Emu Plains, Jordan Springs, parts of Kingswood, Llandilo, Londonderry, parts of Penrith, Werrington, Werrington County and Werrington Downs.
