- Source: 2005 Derry City Council election
Elections to Derry City Council were held on 5 May 2005 on the same day as the other Northern Irish local government elections. The election used five district electoral areas to elect a total of 30 councillors.
Election results
Note: "Votes" are the first preference votes.
Districts summary
District results
= Cityside
=2001: 3 x Sinn Féin, 2 x SDLP
2005: 3 x Sinn Féin, 2 x SDLP
2001-2005 Change: No change
= Northland
=2001: 4 x SDLP, 3 x Sinn Féin
2005: 4 x SDLP, 3 x Sinn Féin
2001-2005 Change: No change
= Rural
=2001: 3 x SDLP, 1 x DUP, 1 x Sinn Féin, 1 x UUP
2005: 3 x SDLP, 2 x DUP, 1 x Sinn Féin
2001-2005 Change: DUP gain from UUP
= Shantallow
=2001: 3 x SDLP, 2 x Sinn Féin
2005: 3 x SDLP, 2 x Sinn Féin
2001-2005 Change: No change
= Waterside
=2001: 3 x DUP, 2 x SDLP, 1 x Sinn Féin, 1 x UUP
2005: 3 x DUP, 2 x SDLP, 1 x Sinn Féin, 1 x UUP
2001-2005 Change: No change