Candidates of the 1965 New South Wales state election

This is a list of candidates of the 1965 New South Wales state election. The election was held on 1 May 1965.

Retiring Members
Note: Liberal MLAs Geoffrey Cox (Vaucluse) and Les Ford (Dubbo) died in late 1964 while Labor MLA John Seiffert Sr (Monaro) died in January 1965. No by-elections were held.

Labor

 * George Enticknap MLA (Murrumbidgee)
 * Ray Maher MLA (Wyong)
 * Jim Robson MLA (Hartley)
 * Thomas Ryan MLA (Auburn)
 * Laurie Tully MLA (Goulburn)
 * Ernest Wetherell MLA (Cobar)

Liberal

 * Eric Hearnshaw MLA (Eastwood)
 * Harold Jackson MLA (Gosford)
 * Doug Padman MLA (Albury)

Legislative Assembly
Sitting members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour. Where there is possible confusion, an asterisk (*) is also used.