The City of Rockdale is a local government area in southern and St George regions of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The city centre is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south-south-west of the Sydney central business district, on the western shores of Botany Bay.
The City of Rockdale has been previously known as the Municipality of West Botany and the Municipality of Rockdale. The City of Rockdale was declared in 1995.
The Mayor of the City of Rockdale is Cr. Shane O'Brien, a member of the Labor Party.
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