At a glance
- Parking
- Fees apply. The public rate starts at $5.80 for the first 30 minutes and tops out at $39.00 for 6 hours or more (as of 8 November 2026)
- Where
- St George Hospital, Gray Street, Kogarah NSW 2217; three car parks, entered from Gray Street, Belgrave Street and Kensington Street
- Opening hours
- Belgrave Street 6:00am to 11:30pm daily, Gray Street 7:00am to 9:00pm daily, Kensington open 24 hours daily
- Public transport
- Kogarah station is about 500 m from the hospital; buses 446, 455, 476, 477, 947 and 958 are listed
- Who it’s for
- Patients, carers and visitors driving to St George Hospital, and anyone who may qualify for concession rates
- What to do now
- If you may qualify for the concession, go to the administrative point at the hospital with your parking ticket, photo ID and concession card before you exit the car park
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026, against the NSW Health hospital parking app
- Not yet confirmed
- Where the administrative point is, and where the bus stops are; the app gives neither
Parking at St George Hospital is charged from the first minute, with the public rate reaching $39.00 for a stay of six hours or more, according to the NSW Health hospital parking app as of Sunday 8 November 2026. Eligible patients and carers pay far less: the concession rate is free for the first three hours, then $7.20. This guide sets out the rates, which of the three car parks is open when, and how to get there without a car.
How much does parking cost at St George Hospital?
| Time parked | Public rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 minutes | $5.80 |
| 30 minutes to 1 hour | $11.60 |
| 1 to 1.5 hours | $17.40 |
| 1.5 to 2 hours | $23.20 |
| 2 to 2.5 hours | $29.00 |
| 2.5 to 6 hours | $34.80 |
| 6 hours or more | $39.00 |
| Lost ticket | $39.00 |
There is no free period in the app’s table: it begins with $5.80 for the first 30 minutes. The car park phone number the app lists is (02) 9553 8726. The hospital’s main number is (02) 9113 1111.
Which car park is open when?
The app lists three car parks, each entered from its own street, and gives different hours for each:
| Car park | Entered from | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gray Street Car Park | Gray Street | 7:00am to 9:00pm daily |
| Belgrave Street Car Park | Belgrave Street | 6:00am to 11:30pm daily |
| Kensington Car Park | Kensington Street | Open 24 hours daily |
The app’s own summary says the parking is open limited hours, which is why the table matters. If you are arriving late at night or leaving very early, the Kensington Car Park is the only one the app lists as open around the clock. The app does not say what happens to a car left in the Gray Street or Belgrave Street car park after closing time, so check with the car park on (02) 9553 8726 before you leave a car there late.
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 St George Hospital are:
| Concession ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 to 3 hours | Free |
| Between 3 and 24 hours | $7.20 |
| 3-day ticket | $14.40 |
| 7-day ticket | $28.80 |
Compare a six-hour stay: $39.00 at the public rate and $7.20 on the concession. The app lists these groups as eligible:
- patients and their carers who require treatment over a period of time
- patients and their carers attending more than twice weekly, including carers of long-term patients who visit frequently
- holders of a Mobility Parking Scheme permit
- holders of a Gold Veterans Affairs Card
- holders of a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card
- ongoing cancer treatment patients
- cardiac rehabilitation education and exercise class attendees
- health promotion education class attendees
- daily dressing outpatients
Patients and carers who are experiencing financial hardship but do not meet those categories are also entitled to concessional parking, says the app.
How do I claim the concession?
Before you exit the car park, go to the administrative point at the hospital and present your parking ticket, photo identification and concession card, or a request for concessional rates. Two limits apply. You must park in a NSW public hospital car park that offers and displays concessional rates, and the discounts do not apply to metered street parking or pre-paid parking. The app does not say where the administrative point is, so ask at the main entrance or call the hospital on (02) 9113 1111.
How do I get there by train or bus?
The app says Kogarah station is within walking distance of the hospital, and approximately 500 m away. It gives no walking time. Buses listed for the hospital are routes 446, 455, 476, 477, 947 and 958, but the app does not say where they stop. 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.
What other help with travel is there?
The app lists the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme, with a link to the Service NSW page. It also lists the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme, known as IPTAAS, which offers financial help to patients and carers travelling more than 200 km one way.
Sources
- NSW Health — Hospital parking, services and directions: St George Hospital (checked 8 November 2026)
- NSW Health — Concessional parking (linked from the app)
Featured image: St George Hospital, Kogarah, photographed in 2006 (photo: J Bar / CC BY-SA 3.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with St George Hospital, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District or NSW Health. Parking fees change; check the NSW Health parking page or the hospital before you travel.