The first step is simple: make sure you’re enrolled to vote in the Town of Gawler Council elections.

You need to be enrolled by 5pm, Friday 31 July 2026 to receive your voting papers. These will be sent to you in October 2026.

Not sure if you’re already enrolled?

If you’re enrolled for State and Federal elections, you’re automatically enrolled for Council elections too. However, you’ll need to update your details if you’ve:

  • Moved house
  • Changed your name
  • Recently turned 18

It’s quick and easy to check or update your enrolment at:
South Australian Elections 2026 - South Australian Electoral Commission - Enrolment

Make sure your details are up to date by 5pm, Friday 31 July 2026.

Town of Gawler – Property Owners and Voting Rights

Do you live outside the Town of Gawler but own property here? You may be able to vote in both places — where you live, and where your property is located. This can include people who own or occupy holiday homes, investment properties, or business premises.

Having a say as a property owner is important. Many council services affect the bills you pay and impact the condition of your property. This includes rates, footpaths, roads, and waste collection.

If you own property in the Town of Gawler, you are not automatically enrolled to vote here, even if you pay rates. You need to apply for a voting entitlement to be added to the roll. This allows property owners to have a say in the council area where they have an interest.

So which form do I use?

There are three different forms you can use to enrol on the council voters roll:

Natural Person: For a non-resident owner/occupier who owns property in the Town of Gawler area; is the only owner/occupier (tenant) and does not live or occupy that property.
Download Form 1 Here

Body Corporate: For sole business owners or sole occupiers who occupy any type of rateable property in the Town of Gawler council area and on the assessment record at Council.
Download Form 2 Here

Group Owners/Occupiers: For residents whose property is jointly owned or occupied by businesses, individual persons or a combination of both.
Download Form 3 Here