Candidates of the 1981 New South Wales state election

This is a list of candidates of the 1981 New South Wales state election. The election was held on 19 September 1981.

Labor

 * Gordon Barnier MLA (Blacktown)
 * Syd Einfeld MLA (Waverley)
 * Harry Jensen MLA (Munmorah)
 * Lew Johnstone MLA (Broken Hill)
 * Cliff Mallam MLA (Campbelltown)
 * Kath Anderson MLC
 * Peter McMahon MLC
 * Herb McPherson MLC
 * Robert Melville MLC

Liberal

 * Dick Healey MLA (Davidson)
 * John Mason MLA (Dubbo)
 * Roger de Bryon-Faes MLC
 * Vi Lloyd MLC

National Country

 * Tim Bruxner MLA (Tenterfield)
 * George Freudenstein MLA (Young)
 * Peter King MLA (Oxley)
 * John Sullivan MLA (Sturt)
 * Jim Taylor MLA (Temora)
 * Leo Connellan MLC

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.

Legislative Council
Sitting members are shown in bold text. Tickets that elected at least one MLC are highlighted in the relevant colour. Successful candidates are identified by an asterisk (*).