At a glance
- Parking at the centre
- Over 2,500 bays and 3 hours of free parking; covered bays at the East and West ends and an upper level with a travelator and lift between Coles and Kmart
- Train
- Ellenbrook Station, on the Ellenbrook Line to Perth; Transperth parking there costs $2.00 per 24 hours on Monday to Friday, with no charge on Saturday
- Buses
- Twelve bus stands at Ellenbrook Station on Transperth’s map of 10 September 2026, with routes 310, 340 to 349 and 455
- Town centre streets
- City of Swan charges Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm: first hour free then $3.20 an hour on-street (3-hour maximum); first two hours free then $2.50 an hour in Parking Station No. 20
- Who it’s for
- Anyone driving, training or busing to Ellenbrook Central who wants to know what is free and where the fees start
- What to do now
- Use the centre’s car parks and stay under 3 hours; do not leave a car at the station unless you are catching a train
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026, against the Ellenbrook Central parking page, Transperth’s Ellenbrook Station map and two City of Swan parking pages
- Not yet confirmed
- Bus times; how far each bus stand is from the centre; the City of Swan’s fine amounts; Christmas trading hours
Parking at Ellenbrook Central is free for 3 hours, according to the centre’s own parking page, and the car parks hold over 2,500 bays. Ellenbrook Station, on the line to Perth, has its own Transperth car park for train passengers, and the City of Swan charges for parking on the town centre streets from Monday to Friday. Western Australia does not use daylight saving, so all times are Perth time (AWST, UTC+8).
Is parking free at Ellenbrook Central?
Yes, for up to three hours. The centre’s page says there are covered bays at both the East and West ends of the centre, and upper-level car parking with travelator and lift access that takes you “right into the centre between Coles and Kmart”. It also marks Seniors and Parents with Prams bays near the entrances. The address is 11 Main Street, Ellenbrook, and the centre’s phone number is (08) 9297 0300.
| Item | What the centre says |
|---|---|
| Cost | 3 hours of free parking |
| Number of bays | Over 2,500 |
| Covered parking | East and West ends of the centre |
| Upper level | Travelator and lift into the centre, between Coles and Kmart |
| Marked bays | Seniors and Parents with Prams, near the entrances |
| Arrival times | A “popular arrival times” graph, from real-time data updated every 15 minutes |
The centre does not state a time limit beyond the three free hours, or what happens after them. Its page does not list a fee, so if you plan a stay of more than three hours, look at the signs at the car park entrance or call the centre.
What are the opening hours?
| Day | Hours (page of 8 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Monday to Wednesday | 9am to 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 9pm |
| Friday | 9am to 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 5pm |
| Sunday | 11am to 5pm |
Can I get to Ellenbrook Central by train?
Ellenbrook Station has trains to Perth, according to Transperth’s station map, which is marked “current as of 10 September 2026”. The map shows a busway for authorised vehicles only, with a 15 km/h limit, a layover, toilets for men and women, an accessible toilet and a ticket barrier. Its legend also lists ACROD parking, a short-term parking area, electric car charging, a SmartParker machine, bike shelters and bike racks, motorbike bays and a taxi area. The map does not show the distance to Ellenbrook Central, so this guide gives no walking time.
What does parking at the station cost?
| Day | Transperth parking map |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | Fee applies: $2.00 per 24 hours or part thereof, for all vehicles |
| Saturday | No charge |
| Sunday or public holiday | No charge, unless the vehicle is parked overnight |
The City of Swan notes that Transperth car parks are for passengers only, and that stations are monitored to check that vehicles have paid for parking and tagged onto a Transperth service. The City also says the Public Transport Authority built a 500-bay car park with the station.
Which buses stop at Ellenbrook Station?
The station map lists twelve bus stands. The routes it prints are 310, 340, 341, 342, 343, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349 and 455, plus a “Transperth School Specials” entry and a “903 Train replacement to Perth” stop for days when buses replace trains. The text of the map does not make the pairing of each stand with its route clear, so this guide does not give stand numbers. The map does not give destinations or times either; use the Transperth journey planner for the next departure, and read the stand signs on the day.
What does the City of Swan charge for town centre street parking?
The City of Swan’s Ellenbrook Town Centre Parking Plan introduced paid and time-limited parking from Monday 24 February 2025, to keep bays free for shoppers and stop the streets filling with commuters. The City’s page lists:
| Where | Rule (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm) |
|---|---|
| On-street, town centre | 3P paid ticket, maximum three hours; first hour free, then $3.20 an hour |
| Ellenbrook Town Centre Parking Station No. 20 | All-day paid parking; first two hours free, then $2.50 an hour, or $10.20 a day |
The City says some free on-street bays remain in several locations, but that all-day fees are charged in some. It does not support residential parking permits at present. The page does not say whether the car parks of Ellenbrook Central itself are covered, and the centre’s car parks are managed by the centre, so do not assume the City’s fees apply to them.
What are the general parking rules, and what if I get a fine?
The City of Swan says you may not park on or over a footpath, on a median strip, traffic island or roundabout, or in a way that blocks a driveway. Where no sign gives a restriction, park facing the direction of traffic, more than 10 metres from an intersection, or 20 metres if there are traffic lights. A No Stopping sign means no stopping for any length of time; a No Parking sign allows only quick drop-offs. If you cannot use a marked disability bay, an ACROD permit holder may use an adjacent bay and park for double the time displayed on the sign.
A parking infringement must be paid or appealed within 28 days of the issue date. About 14 days after issue, a notice is posted to the registered owner; after a further 28 days a Final Demand Notice with a late fee follows; after another 28 days the matter goes to the Fines Enforcement Registry and a driver’s licence can be suspended. An appeal must be lodged before the due date on the notice, in writing by mail or through the City’s website, and the City does not accept appeals by phone. It says the following are not valid reasons: you lost track of time, you misread the sign, your ticket was not visible, or you only left the car for a short time, including to use a toilet. To report parking problems, the City’s number is (08) 9267 9267. This guide gives no fine amounts, as the City’s penalty schedule was not read.
Sources
- Ellenbrook Central — Parking (checked 8 November 2026)
- Ellenbrook Central — Parking page, which also lists centre hours (checked 8 November 2026)
- Transperth — Ellenbrook Station map (current as of 10 September 2026; checked 8 November 2026)
- City of Swan — Ellenbrook Town Centre Parking Plan (checked 8 November 2026)
- City of Swan — Parking (checked 8 November 2026)
- City of Swan — Parking infringements (checked 8 November 2026)
Featured image: the western entrance to Ellenbrook Central (photo: Outrune / CC0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Ellenbrook Central, Transperth or the City of Swan. Parking rules, fees and bus services can change; check the signs on site and the official pages above before you go.