The municipality of South Wales, which was divided into three wards, Redfern, Waterloo and Surry Hills, separated from the Municipality of Waterloo in 1868.
Upon incorporation in 1859, the municipality was divided into three wards: Redfern, Waterloo and Surry Hills, each electing three Aldermen. However the Municipality of Waterloo was proclaimed in May 1860 and the Municipality of Alexandria separated from Waterloo in August 1868. 
