At a glance
- Timed parking
- After a posted time limit you must leave and not return for 2 hours; moving within the same parking area to avoid detection is an offence
- Free parking near the Marina
- The City says there are five all-day, untimed car parks within six minutes’ walk of Mandurah Ocean Marina (South)
- No time-limit signs
- Vehicles must not stay more than 24 hours without City approval or they may be deemed abandoned
- Impound fees
- $185.00 on day one (includes towing recovery), $80.00 administration fee, plus $40.00 for each day after
- Who it’s for
- Drivers parking in the Mandurah city centre, the foreshore and the Ocean Marina
- What to do now
- Read the sign before leaving the vehicle and note your leave-by time
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026, against the City of Mandurah’s parking page and two City PDFs
- Not yet confirmed
- Infringement amounts, which the pages do not give, and which signs apply in each car park
In Mandurah, if a street or parking station has a posted time limit, you must leave the area when it ends and not return for 2 hours, according to the City of Mandurah. The City also says moving a vehicle within the same parking area or facility to avoid time detection is an offence. The City lists five all-day, untimed car parks within a six-minute walk of Mandurah Ocean Marina (South).
This guide uses the City’s Parking in Mandurah page, its 2026 parking guide (PDF) and its Mandurah Ocean Marina (South) free parking guide (PDF), all read on 8 November 2026.
What do the parking signs mean in Mandurah?
| Sign | What the City says |
|---|---|
| 1P, 2P, 3P, 4P | Timed parking: 1P is 1 hour, 2P is 2 hours, 3P is 3 hours and 4P is 4 hours |
| No Stopping | Vehicles must not stop unless required by an authorised person or traffic control device; continuous yellow lines also mean No Stopping |
| No Parking | A driver may stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers or goods, must stay within 3 metres of the vehicle and must move it within two minutes |
| Loading zone | Only for commercial or trade loading and unloading, or a reasonable time to pick up or set down passengers; time limits as signposted or a maximum of 30 minutes if not signposted |
| ACROD bay | ACROD permit holders only, with the valid permit fully visible on the dashboard; in time-limited zones, permit holders get twice the time on the sign |
| Motorcycle bays | Designated motorcycle bays can be restricted to timed parking |
| Shorter bays | Some car parks have bays marked on the ground and with signs for 15 or 30 minutes |
What are the main parking rules?
- Park within a marked bay. If a vehicle is too long or too wide for one bay, use the minimum number of bays needed.
- Park facing the same direction as the traffic flow.
- Do not stop within 10 metres of the carriageway at an intersecting road unless required to do so by an authorised person.
- Do not park on a verge without the consent of the owner or occupier; the City says you cannot park on a verge or road within 10 metres of an intersection, or 20 metres if the verge has traffic lights.
- Do not park on or over any part of a footpath or pedestrian crossing, and do not park across a driveway or block access to a property.
- Do not advertise a vehicle for sale on a road reserve or parking facility.
For heavy vehicles (GVM of 4.5 tonnes or more) and long vehicles (7.5 metres or longer, including trailers), the City says they cannot be parked on a local road in a residential area for more than one hour unless picking up or setting down goods.
Where can I park for free near the Mandurah Ocean Marina?
The City’s page says there are five all-day, untimed car parks within six minutes’ walk of the Marina, and links a map. The City’s free parking guide for Mandurah Ocean Marina (South) shows six numbered locations:
| Location on the City guide |
|---|
| Keith Holmes Reserve car park |
| Ormsby Terrace street parking |
| Mandurah Performing Arts Centre car park |
| Reading Cinemas car park |
| Seniors and Community Centre car park |
| Vivaldi Drive car park |
The guide’s second page asks drivers not to park within the yellow lines marked No Parking or No Standing, on or over footpaths, within 10 metres of an intersection, directly across from driveways or other parked vehicles, within 1 metre of any crossover or driveway, facing oncoming traffic, or on verges without the approval of the owner or occupier.
Where do I park for the train station and the boat ramps?
The City’s parking guide map marks all-day (no limit) parking toward Rushton Park sporting ground and Mandurah Train Station. It also marks free boat launching ramps and parking, and says trailers must be attached to a vehicle at all times unless approved otherwise; call 9550 3777 for approval.
What happens if my car is impounded in Mandurah?
The City says officers contact the registered owner to say where the vehicle is, and the owner must pay the fee before release. An infringement may be issued as well.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day one (includes recovery of towing costs) | $185.00 |
| Administration fee | $80.00 |
| Each day after day one | $40.00 per day |
All fees can be paid at the City of Mandurah Administration Offices or by direct arrangement with a Ranger out of business hours. A vehicle left unattended and stationary on public land may be deemed abandoned; a Ranger places a sticker asking for it to be removed within 24 hours, and if it is not removed it will be towed to the impound facility at the owner’s expense. Call 9550 3777 to report one.
How do I pay or appeal a parking fine in Mandurah?
You can pay a parking infringement online, or in person at the City of Mandurah Administration Building at 3 Peel Street, or at the Falcon eLibrary and Community Centre at Cobblers Road and Flavia Street, Falcon. The City says all appeals must be in writing. You can write a letter, email Ranger Services, or submit an “infringement withdrawal request” online, and you should include copies of any receipts, permits and other supporting information.
What is the rule near schools?
The City puts parking restrictions in place near schools to keep children safe at drop-off and pick-up times, and says that if you do not follow the signs you may receive an infringement. It has a guide on how to park safely around schools.
What is still to be confirmed?
- The infringement amounts, which the City’s pages do not give.
- The time limit in each city centre parking station, which is on the sign at each entrance.
- Why the City’s page counts five all-day car parks near the Marina while its guide shows six locations; the guide lists a street (Ormsby Terrace) as well as car parks.
Sources
- City of Mandurah — Parking in Mandurah (read 8 November 2026)
- City of Mandurah — Parking Guide 2026 (PDF)
- City of Mandurah — Mandurah Ocean Marina (South) free parking guide (PDF)
Featured image: Mandurah Bridge (photo: Calistemon / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the City of Mandurah. Parking rules and fees can change; check the sign at your bay and the City of Mandurah website.