The municipality was first proclaimed in 1861, which includes the suburbs of Hunters Hill, Woolwich, Huntleys Point, Tarban, Henley and part of Gladesville.

[3] Suburbs and localities in the Municipality of Hunters Hill are: A 2015 review of local government boundaries by the NSW Government Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal recommended that the Municipality of Hunter's Hill merge with adjoining councils.

[4] In July 2017, the Berejiklian government decided to abandon the forced merger of the Hunter's Hill, Lane Cove and Ryde local government areas along with several other proposed forced mergers.

[6][7][8] The median weekly income for residents within the Municipality of Hunter's Hill was significantly higher than the national average.

Hunters Hill Municipal Council is composed of seven councillors, including the mayor, for a fixed four-year term of office.