At a glance
- Cost
- Free undercover parking all year round, according to the centre
- Where
- 447 Portrush Road, Glenside SA 5065; the main car park entrances are on Portrush Road and Sydney Street
- Height limit
- 2 metres in the undercover car park
- Car park hours
- Basement 1 sections B to F: weekdays 6:45am to 9:30pm, Saturday 6:45am to 6pm, Sunday 8:30am to 6pm. Basement 1 and 2 sections A and H: weekdays and Saturday 8am to 11pm, Sunday 8:30am to 10pm
- EV charging
- 7 RAA charging stations in Basement 1; the first hour is free for shoppers, standard fees after that
- Bus
- Routes 820, 820A, 821, 140, 144 and 147 serve the centre, according to its getting here page
- Who it’s for
- Drivers and bus users heading to Burnside Village, including people who need accessible parking or a wheelchair
- What to do now
- Check the car park hours for your section and the 2 metre clearance before you drive in; if you use the bus, check your route on the Adelaide Metro timetable
- Last checked
- Saturday 7 November 2026, against the Burnside Village parking, getting here and accessibility pages
- Not yet confirmed
- Centre trading hours for Christmas, which the centre’s opening hours page did not show when we read it, and any change to car park hours over the holiday period
Burnside Village at 447 Portrush Road, Glenside, offers free undercover parking all year round, entered from Portrush Road or Sydney Street, with a 2 metre height limit. The car park has seven colour-coded sections across Basements 1 and 2 and the ground level, a light system that shows free bays, and seven RAA electric vehicle chargers with the first hour free for shoppers.
This guide follows the centre’s parking page, getting here page and accessibility page, all read on 7 November 2026. We say where the pages do not answer a question.
Is parking free at Burnside Village?
Yes. The centre says it offers free undercover car parking all year round, and its getting here page repeats that there is free undercover parking. The page gives no time limit, no validation requirement and no charge. The main entrances to the car park are on Portrush Road and Sydney Street, and the car park is available daily.
What are the car park hours?
The hours depend on which basement section you park in:
| Day | Basement 1, sections B to F | Basement 1 and 2, sections A and H |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 6:45am to 9:30pm | 8:00am to 11:00pm |
| Saturday | 6:45am to 6:00pm | 8:00am to 11:00pm |
| Sunday | 8:30am to 6:00pm | 8:30am to 10:00pm |
The page does not explain what happens to a car left in a section after its closing time, and it does not give public holiday hours. The centre says the clearance height for the undercover car park is 2 metres, so vehicles taller than that cannot enter.
How do the car park lights work?
The centre’s parking guidance system uses a light above each bay:
| Light | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Green | Available park |
| Blue | Accessible park |
| Pink | Parents with pram park (wide pram parks) |
| Red | Occupied park |
Which car park section is closest to what I need?
The centre colour-codes its car park sections and says what each one is close to. This is the centre’s own guide:
| Section | Where | What the centre says |
|---|---|---|
| Lime, section G | Outdoor, ground level | Easy access to Village Market, the Courtyard and Vine Mall; close to banking, Silk, Burnside Nails northside and Village Baker, Liquorland, and Tony and Marks southside |
| Aqua, section H | Undercover, Basement 2 | Easy lift access to all levels, including the luxury mall on the ground floor, Village Dining, home, lifestyle and electrical on level 1, and health and wellness on level 2; best for Uniqlo, JB Hi-Fi, Tiffany and Co, Paspaley, Watches of Switzerland and Village Dining |
| Pink, section A | Undercover, Basement 1 | Easy lift access to all levels, with escalator access to the ground floor fashion mall; best for the same stores as Aqua |
| Orange, section E | Undercover, Basement 1 | Along the eastern wall of the centre, with stairs and lifts to Village Market; easy parking for Coles, Liquorland, Tony and Marks, Village Baker and other fresh food retailers; lifts also serve the upper deck for Australia Post, Zap Fitness and Tip Top Drycleaners |
| Red, section D | Undercover, Basement 1 | Western side of the centre, with travelator access to Atrium Mall and Village Market; Tesla EV charging stations in section D6 near the travelator; easy access to Country Road, Lululemon, Witchery, Coles and Village Market |
| Green, section B | Undercover | Porsche EV charging stations in section B7, near the Sydney Street entrance; travelator access to the ground floor Vine Mall near Pandora, plus stairs and a lift near Mecca |
| Yellow, section F | Undercover | Easy parking for Zara, Seed, Louis Vuitton, Mecca, Burnie’s, Georg Jensen and Concierge |
The centre’s page runs the Green and Yellow descriptions together, so we have split them where the text suggests; check the signs in the car park for your section.
Can I charge an electric car at Burnside Village?
Yes. The centre says it is part of the RAA charge network and offers shoppers their first hour of charging free at all 7 electric vehicle charging stations in Basement 1; standard fees apply after the first hour. The RAA chargers are in Red section D, near the Coles travelator, and Green section B, near the Sydney Street entrance. The centre says to use the Chargefox app to check live availability and to charge, and that RAA members can get 10% off EV charging fees through their Chargefox profile. The page does not give the charging speed or the fee.
Which buses go to Burnside Village?
The centre says public transport is easily accessible from Greenhill Road, about a 20-minute bus ride from the city. Its getting here page lists these routes:
| Route | Runs between |
|---|---|
| 820, 820A and 821 | City, Burnside Village and Aldgate, and back |
| 140 and 144 | City, Burnside Village, ending at the corner of Portrush Road and Glen Osmond Road, and back |
| 147 | City, Burnside Village and Beaumont, and back |
The page links to the Adelaide Metro 820 timetable and suggests Google Maps transit directions for other suburbs. We have not checked the routes against the Adelaide Metro journey planner, so check your trip and the return time there. By car, the centre says it is about 10 minutes from the Adelaide CBD and about 20 minutes from Adelaide Airport, and about 5 kilometres from the CBD. For taxi drop-off, the centre says its Concierge desk can book you a taxi at any time during trading hours.
What accessible parking and facilities are there?
Accessible parking bays are by the main entry points and lifts. In the undercover areas in Basement 1 and Basement 2 they are shown with a blue light. The centre says users of accessible bays should always display their government-issued disability parking permit.
| Facility | What the centre says |
|---|---|
| Changing Places toilet | Opened in May 2025; has a height-adjustable adult-sized change table, a ceiling track hoist, a peninsula toilet and an automatic door with at least a 950 mm clear opening. Access is with a universal MLAK key; ask at Concierge if you do not have one |
| Accessible bathrooms, ground floor | Near Jurlique in Atrium Mall; behind Seed in the Fashion Mall; near Bakers Delight at the Village Market and Sydney Street entrance |
| Accessible bathrooms, level 1 | Near Zara; behind Boost Juice |
| Accessible bathroom, level 2 | Next to the lifts, south side |
| Wheelchair hire | Complimentary non-motorised wheelchairs from the Concierge, subject to availability, with valid identification |
| Sunflower scheme | The centre takes part in the Sunflower Hidden Disabilities scheme |
What about Santa and Christmas at Burnside Village?
The Santa photo sessions and Santa Paws sessions run from 16 November, with a ticketed Santa event on 14 and 15 November. Our guide to Burnside Village Santa 2026 covers the booking terms, the visiting hours and the Sunday morning gap between Santa’s hours and the car park opening. The centre’s own pages give no separate Christmas car park hours.
What has not been confirmed?
- Centre trading hours. The opening hours page did not show the core trading hours when we read it, and it says major and dining retailers extend into the evening.
- Whether car park hours change in the lead-up to Christmas or on public holidays.
- Charging speed and fees after the first free hour at the RAA chargers.
- The Concierge desk’s phone number, which the getting here page does not show.
- Bus timetables and the return times from the centre.
We will update this guide if the centre changes its pages. Check the parking page on the day if your trip depends on a section’s hours.
Sources
- Burnside Village — Parking (free parking, hours, clearance, lights, sections, EV charging, accessible bays)
- Burnside Village — Getting Here (address, bus routes, travel times, taxi)
- Burnside Village — Accessibility (Changing Places, bathrooms, wheelchair hire, Sunflower scheme)
- Burnside Village — Opening Hours (what the page says about trading hours)
Featured image: the Burnside Village shopping centre frontage, June 2016 (photo: Lauraburnside / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Burnside Village, Adelaide Metro or RAA. Hours and services can change; check the centre’s page before you go.