Local branches
Find your local Democrats.
The Australian Democrats are registered to contest local government elections right across New South Wales. Pick your council or region on the map to find your branch — or help us found it.
Across the state
Tap a region
active branch forming — join in no branch yet — start one
Greater Sydney, up close
Every metro council, tap yours
Every metro council, listed north to south. Filled tiles already have a branch; outlined ones are waiting for founding members. A stylised map — tiles sit roughly where each council does. Filled tiles already have a branch; outlined ones are waiting for founding members.
Our branches
1539 of 46 council areas and regions already sit inside a branch — the rest are waiting for someone to start one.
Sydney — Inner West
Our busiest Sydney branch. Members across the Inner West, Burwood, Canada Bay and Strathfield meet every month to plan local campaigns, work on council submissions and get candidates ready for the next local government election. You don’t have to be a member to come along.
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30–8pm — Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, Darley Street, Newtown. Doors from 6pm, no RSVP needed, and there is always someone on the door to say hello.
Sydney — North
North Sydney, Willoughby, Lane Cove, Mosman, Hunter's Hill and Ryde — lower north shore members organising together.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Sydney — Northern Districts
Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai and the Northern Beaches — from the bushland shire to the coast.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Sydney — East
The City of Sydney, Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick and Bayside — inner-city and eastern suburbs members.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Sydney — South
Georges River, Sutherland Shire and Canterbury-Bankstown — the southern councils, including the Banks and Barton areas.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Western Sydney
From Parramatta to Penrith — the fastest-growing part of the state deserves a louder, fairer voice.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Central Coast
Gosford to Wyong — a fast-growing coast with commuter, housing and water pressures all at once.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Northern Rivers
Lismore, Ballina, Byron and the river towns — flood recovery, housing and honest local representation.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Central West & Orana
Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo and the Orana — regional cities where water, health and transport decisions land hardest.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
New England & North West
Tamworth, Armidale and the north west — long distances, thin services, and a lot of ground to cover.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Canberra Region & Monaro
Queanbeyan, Yass, Cooma and the Monaro — the NSW communities that live alongside the national capital.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Mid North Coast
Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and the river towns between — coastal growth, health services and flood recovery.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Newcastle & the Hunter
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and the Hunter Valley — jobs, energy transition and fair services.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Illawarra & South Coast
Wollongong to the far South Coast — coastal resilience, housing and transport that works.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Riverina & Murray
Wagga Wagga, Albury and the food bowl of the state — water security and thriving regional towns.
Founding meet-ups being planned — register your interest.
Don't see your area?
No branch here yet — be the reason there is one. Register your interest and we’ll connect you with nearby members.