2010 South Australian local elections

For the state election held in March, see 2010 South Australian state election.

The 2010 South Australian local elections were held in November 2010 to elect the councils of 67 of the 68 local government areas (LGAs) in South Australia. Many councils also held mayoral elections.

2010 South Australian local elections

25 October−12 November 2010
Registered	1,155,695
Turnout	343,926 ( 1.26%)
First party Second party Third party   IND Leader N/A N/A N/A Party Independents Labor Liberal   Fourth party   Leader No leader Party Greens

As per usual, no election was held in Roxby Council as it is served by an administrator who performs all the functions of a council.

At the close of nominations on 21 September, a total of 1,274 candidates had nominated for mayoral or councillor positions. 45 elections were uncontested.

Party changes before elections

A number of councillors joined or left parties before the 2022 elections.

Council	Ward	Councillor	Former party		New party		Date
Prospect	St Johns Wood	Bruce Preece		Australia First		Independent	15 November 2006

Results

Council elections

Party		Votes	%	Swing	Seats	Change
	Independents
	Labor
	Liberal
	Greens
Total		343,926	100.00
Registered voters / turnout		1,125,061	32.88	+1.26