- Source: 1985 Newtownabbey Borough Council election
Elections to Newtownabbey Borough Council were held on 15 May 1985 on the same day as the other Northern Irish local government elections. The election used five district electoral areas to elect a total of 25 councillors.
Election results
Note: "Votes" are the first preference votes.
Districts summary
District results
= Antrim Line
=1985: 2 x UUP, 2 x DUP, 1 x Alliance
= Ballyclare
=1985: 2 x Independent Unionist, 1 x UUP, 1 x DUP, 1 x Independent
= Doagh Road
=1985: 2 x UUP, 2 x DUP, 1 x Newtownabbey Labour
= Manse Road
=1985: 3 x UUP, 2 x DUP
= Shore Road
=1985: 2 x UUP, 2 x DUP, 1 x Alliance