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.

Note: "Votes" are the first preference votes.

1985: 2 x UUP, 2 x DUP, 1 x Alliance 1985: 2 x Independent Unionist, 1 x UUP, 1 x DUP, 1 x Independent 1985: 2 x UUP, 2 x DUP, 1 x Newtownabbey Labour 1985: 3 x UUP, 2 x DUP 1985: 2 x UUP, 2 x DUP, 1 x Alliance