At a glance
- Who it’s for
- Drivers heading to Fairfield or Cabramatta town centres for shopping, work or appointments
- What to do now
- For a short visit use Fisher Street in Cabramatta (3 hours free on weekdays) or Nelson Street and Downey Lane in Fairfield (1 and 2 hours free Monday to Saturday); for a long stay compare the monthly passes, which range from $59 to $184
- Where
- Nelson Street (7a Spencer Lane) and Downey Lane in Fairfield; Fisher Street (14 Fisher Street) and Dutton Plaza (8 Dutton Lane) in Cabramatta
- Last checked
- Tuesday 10 November 2026, against the Fairfield City Council parking page
- Not yet confirmed
- Whether the prices change after 10 November 2026, and the walking distance from each car park to the stations, which the council does not state
Fairfield City Council runs four multi-storey car parks, two in Fairfield and two in Cabramatta, and the free time ranges from one hour to three hours depending on the car park and the day. The cheapest all-day option on a weekday is Fisher Street in Cabramatta, where a stay of 3 hours or more costs $2.00 in total. Prices below are from the council’s parking page, read on 10 November 2026.
Which council car park is cheapest?
| Car park | Free time | Open | Height limit | Monthly pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Street, 7a Spencer Lane, Fairfield | 1 hour (Monday to Saturday) | 24 hours, 7 days | 2.04 m ground level, 2.10 m upper level | $180 |
| Downey Lane, Fairfield | 2 hours (Monday to Saturday); 3 hours on Sunday | 24 hours, 7 days | 2.1 m | $184 |
| Fisher Street, 14 Fisher Street, Cabramatta | 3 hours (Monday to Friday); 1 hour (Saturday and Sunday) | 7am to 10pm, 7 days | 2.1 m | $59 |
| Dutton Plaza, 8 Dutton Lane, Cabramatta | None listed | 24 hours, 7 days | 2.1 m (public), 3.4 m (loading area) | $170 |
What does parking cost in Fairfield?
Both Fairfield car parks charge by the hour Monday to Saturday and a flat fee on Sunday.
| Time parked | Nelson Street (Monday to Saturday) | Downey Lane (Monday to Saturday) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 1 hour | Free | Free |
| 1 to 2 hours | $2.00 | Free |
| 2 to 3 hours | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| 3 to 4 hours | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 4 to 5 hours | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| 5 to 6 hours | $12.00 | $12.00 (5 hours or more) |
| 6 hours or more | $14.00 | $12.00 (5 hours or more) |
| Early Bird (enter 6am to 10am, leave 3pm to 7pm) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Night Owl (enter after 6pm, leave before 6am) | Free | Not listed |
On Sunday Nelson Street gives the first hour free and then charges a flat $3.00, and Downey Lane gives 3 hours free and then charges a flat $3.00. A lost ticket costs $14.00 at Nelson Street from Monday to Saturday and $3.00 on Sunday, and $12.00 at Downey Lane.
What does parking cost in Cabramatta?
| Time parked | Fisher Street, Monday to Friday | Fisher Street, Saturday and Sunday | Dutton Plaza |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 1 hour | Free | Free | $2.00 |
| 1 to 2 hours | Free | $3.00 | $4.00 |
| 2 to 3 hours | Free | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| 3 to 4 hours | $2.00 (3 hours or more) | $7.00 | $8.00 |
| 4 to 5 hours | $2.00 (3 hours or more) | $10.00 | $12.00 (4 hours or more) |
| 5 hours or more | $2.00 (3 hours or more) | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Early Bird (enter 6am to 10am, leave 3pm to 7pm) | Not listed | Not listed | $8.00 |
| Night Owl (enter after 6pm, leave before 6am) | Not listed | Not listed | Free |
Dutton Plaza also has a loading area for deliveries, with a 3 hour maximum: $4.00 for the first hour, $6.00 for 1 to 2 hours and $9.00 for 2 to 3 hours, and free if you enter after 6pm and leave before 8am. An overstay or a lost ticket in the loading area costs $35.00. A lost ticket for public parking costs $12.00 at Dutton Plaza and at Fisher Street on weekends; at Fisher Street on weekdays it is $2.00.
Is parking free on public holidays?
The council says parking is free on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day in all four car parks. It does not list other public holidays as free, so the normal rates apply on those days unless the council says otherwise.
How do the parking passes work?
The council offers two kinds of pass. A monthly pass is a fixed monthly fee for unlimited entries, non-reserved: $170.00 for Dutton Plaza, $180.00 for Nelson Street, $184.00 for Downey Lane and $59.00 for Fisher Street. The replacement fee for a monthly pass is $24.00.
A pay-as-you-go prepaid pass works like an Opal card: you tap and pay without taking a ticket. Its replacement fee is $23.00. To apply, the council says to call the car park team or email carparkteam@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au. The council’s main number is 02 9725 0222.
What is still to be confirmed?
- Whether the council changes the prices; the page gives no review date.
- The walking distance from each car park to Fairfield or Cabramatta station, which the page does not state.
- How you pay (machine, app or card) at each car park; the page lists prices but not the payment method.
For other parking in the area, see our guide to Fairfield Hospital parking.
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Fairfield City Council.
Sources
- Fairfield City Council: Multi-storey car parks and parking passes (read 10 November 2026)