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Introducing Paid Parking in Cottesloe Town Centre

To improve parking availability in high-demand locations

The Town of Cottesloe is introducing paid parking within the Town Centre to encourage parking turnover, increasing parking availability for residents and visitors throughout the day.

From Monday 11 January 2027, high-demand areas in Cottesloe Town Centre will be subject to a $2 per hour rate from 8:00am to 6:00pm every day.

Why Change is Needed

Cottesloe's parking demand has grown significantly and key parking areas frequently reach 90-100% capacity during peak periods. Data shows that parking spaces are often occupied for longer than the current 3 hour time restrictions allow, limiting access for others. 

Introducing paid parking will:

  • Allow more people to use the same parking space throughout the day.  
  • Reduce long-term occupancy of premium parking bays.
  • Support local businesses by making it easier for customers to find parking.
  • Reduce time spent searching for available parking.

By making better use of existing parking space, the Town can improve parking access without the significant investment in additional infrastructure.

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How can I pay for parking?

You can easily pay via the EasyPark App, or at the meter using a credit/debit card.

Download the EasyPark App to get started.

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How much will parking cost?

Fees will be charged at a regular rate of $2 per hour.

You will only pay for the exact time you park as a percentage of the hour.

When will paid parking start?

The Town plans for meters to go live on 11 January 2027. 

 From then, paid parking will apply from 8:00am to 6:00pm every day, including public holidays.

How long can I park for?

Different areas are subject to different time limits ranging from 1, 2, 4 and 8 hours parking. There are also several free 15 minute parking bays within metered zones.

A map of metered zones will be made available shortly.

How will these changes impact nearby residents?

The Town recognises the potential risk of some long-term visitors evading parking fees in the Town Centre by parking in surrounding residential streets. To help ensure that overflow from the Town Centre does not unreasonably restrict parking availability for residents, the Town will introduce:

  • Two-hour parking limits from 8:00am to 6:00pm every day within Vera Street, Albion Street and Dalgety Street. 
  • Free Residential Parking Permits which would allow residents to park within the designated areas without being subject to the two-hour restriction.

Rangers have assessed on-street parking in other nearby streets and determined that there is sufficient unoccupied bays to accommodate increased parking demand. We will continue to monitor how parking demand and occupancy are impacted by the introduction of paid parking. The Town may implement further parking management measures if necessary.

Residents are invited to attend a community information session where Town officers will be available to explain the changes, answer questions and discuss how the new arrangements will operate.  

Date: Saturday 21 November  
Time: drop in any time between 10:00am – 12:00pm 
Location: Memorial Hall, Cottesloe Civic Centre, 109 Broome Street

How will these changes impact businesses?

Encouraging parking turnover will allow more customers to visit the Town Centre each day. 
 
When parking spaces are occupied for long periods, fewer customers can access local shops, cafés and services. By creating more opportunities for people to find parking close to their destination, paid parking helps improve access to local businesses and supports a thriving Town Centre.

Will paid parking apply at Cottesloe beach?

No, the Town does not currently plan to introduce paid parking to any beaches in Cottesloe.