At a glance
- Parking
- Open 24 hours, fees apply. The first 15 minutes are free, then $8.70 up to 1 hour, to a maximum of $25.80 a day (as of 10 November 2026)
- Where
- The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, corner of Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street, Westmead NSW 2145; the multi-storey car park is entered from Hainsworth Street
- Free street parking
- The app lists free street parking in Westmead and Northmead streets and in Parramatta Park, with most street parking limited to 2 hours
- Public transport
- Westmead station is 250 m from the hospital; T-Way buses T61 to T66 stop outside on Darcy Road, and routes 711 and 818 are also listed
- Who it’s for
- Parents, carers and visitors driving to the children’s hospital, and families who may qualify for concession rates
- What to do now
- If you may qualify for the concession, take your validated form or card to the Secure Parking office on level two before you leave
- Last checked
- Tuesday 10 November 2026, against the NSW Health hospital parking app
- Not yet confirmed
- The number of spaces and the full list of eligible groups; the app gives only how the process works
Parking at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead costs up to $25.80 a day in the multi-storey car park, according to the NSW Health hospital parking app as of Tuesday 10 November 2026. The first 15 minutes are free, and the app also lists free street parking nearby for short visits. The concession rate is free for three hours and $6.80 for longer, up to 24 hours. This guide sets out the rates, the street parking the app lists, how to claim the concession and how to arrive by train or bus.
How much does parking cost at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead?
| Time parked | Public rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to 15 minutes | Free |
| 15 minutes to 1 hour | $8.70 |
| 1 to 2 hours | $12.80 |
| 2 to 3 hours | $17.30 |
| 3 to 4 hours | $20.10 |
| 4 to 5 hours | $23.20 |
| 5 hours or more | $25.80 |
| Maximum daily rate | $25.80 |
| Lost ticket | $25.80 |
The hospital’s main number in the app is (02) 9845 0000. The app also says emergency parking is located at the main entrance to the hospital and is controlled by the Concierge in normal working hours.
Is there free street parking near the hospital?
Yes, according to the app, which says free parking is available and that most street parking is limited to 2 hours. It lists these places:
| Area | Streets or place the app lists |
|---|---|
| Westmead | Hawkesbury Road, Caroline Street, Helen Street, Jessie Street and Hainsworth Street |
| Northmead | Redbank Road, Brelogail Street, Bevan Street and Balfour Street, among others |
| Parramatta Park | Parking bays in the park, entered via the bottom end of Hainsworth Street |
Read the street signs, because the app says only that most of it is limited to 2 hours. The app also says mobility parking is available, and that a vehicle in those spaces must display a current Mobility Parking Permit issued by the Roads and Traffic Authority, otherwise an infringement notice could be issued. The hospital’s multi-storey car park is entered from Hainsworth Street.
Who pays the concession rate, and how much?
NSW Health says reduced parking fees are available to eligible patients and carers at every NSW public hospital where fees apply. The concession rates the app lists for this hospital are:
| Concession ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 to 3 hours | Free |
| Between 3 and 24 hours | $6.80 |
| 3-day ticket | $13.50 |
| 7-day ticket | $27.10 |
Compare a five-hour stay: $25.80 at the public rate and $6.80 on the concession. This hospital spells out the claim process in two steps, depending on whether the child is admitted:
| If you are | What the app says to do |
|---|---|
| An inpatient | See the Clinical Support Administrator in the ward you are admitted to. You will be given a form, which a member of your clinical team validates if you are eligible. Take the validated form to the Secure Parking office on level two, between the Kids Plus Chemist and the Appliance Centre, to receive your concession rate. |
| An outpatient with a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, Gold Veterans Affairs Card or Mobility Parking Scheme permit | Visit the Secure Parking office on level two, between the Kids Plus Chemist and the Appliance Centre. |
| An outpatient without one of those cards | A member of your clinical team completes an application form on your behalf; you then take the form to the Secure Parking office. |
The app also says the discounts do not apply to metered street parking or pre-paid parking, and that you must park in a NSW public hospital car park that offers and displays concessional rates.
How do I get there by train or bus?
| Way to arrive | What the app says |
|---|---|
| Train | Westmead station is within walking distance, 250 m from the hospital |
| T-Way bus | T61 to T66 stop outside the hospital on Darcy Road, a short walk to the main entrance; services run approximately every 15 minutes |
| Other buses | Routes 711 and 818 are listed; buses to the hospital are available from Parramatta station |
| Taxi | Direct taxi telephones at each entrance: emergency, outpatients, main entrance and the dental school |
| Bicycle | On-road cycling on Hawkesbury Road, and off-road cycling through Parramatta Park |
For trip times and fares, the app points to the Transport for NSW website and the information line, 131 500, and our guide to Opal fares and how to pay covers what a trip costs. If you are going to the adult Westmead Hospital next door instead, see our guide to Westmead Hospital visitor parking. The app also lists the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme, with a link to the Service NSW page.
Sources
- NSW Health — Hospital parking, services and directions: The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (checked 10 November 2026)
- NSW Health — Concessional parking (linked from the app)
Featured image: The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, photographed in December 2007 (photo: J Bar / CC BY 3.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network or NSW Health. Parking fees change; check the NSW Health parking page or the hospital before you travel.