There are still three wards in the upcoming election - Island, Western Port and Bunurong - each represented by three councillors.

However since the last council election, the ward boundaries in Bass Coast have changed.

All of Phillip Island is now within Island Ward.

Under the old boundaries, ratepayers in Sunderland Bay, Surf Beach, Cape Woolamai and Newhaven were part of Western Port Ward.

San Remo will remain in Western Port Ward and the new boundary between Western Port and Bunurong wards, brings the entire North Wonthaggi locality into Western Port Ward.

The boundary between Western Port and Bunurong wards to the east of Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road is moved north to the Powlett River, leading to a modest reduction in the size of Western Port Ward, and an expansion in the size of Bunurong Ward.

If you're unsure what ward you are in with the new boundaries, the Victorian Electoral Commission has an interactive map. 

Simply enter your address and it will identify which ward you are in.

The new ward boundaries were announced in May this year, after a review by the Victorian Electoral Commission.