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Parking machine upgrade

The City of Subiaco is replacing its ageing parking machines with a modern fleet to improve the parking experience and clean up streetscapes for residents, businesses, and visitors. The upgrade includes consolidating the fleet, with fewer physical machines across the City.

Work will be done in stages from September to December 2026. Some machines will be replaced or removed, and nine selected parking locations will become virtual (online and EasyPark payments accepted).

Parking fees will remain unchanged, and parking remains free on weekends and after 5pm on weekdays. Physical machines will remain available throughout the City, including those that accept cash in areas where this payment option remains in demand.

Signage and parking maps are available to support motorists during the transition. The City will monitor community feedback as the changes are introduced. If motorists have questions, the City's Compliance Services team can assist on 9237 9222.

Find parking and payment options

Use the interactive map above to explore parking locations.

The lists below detail the planned payment arrangements following the upgrade – check signs at your location for payment options during the transition.

Payment options include cash at these locations.

Only online and EasyPark app payments are accepted at these locations.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

FAQs about the upgrade

The City is replacing ageing parking machines with a modern fleet to improve the parking experience for residents, businesses, and visitors. The fleet will be consolidated, with fewer physical machines, aligning with other inner-city local governments. Nine selected locations will become virtual, while physical machines, including some accepting cash, remain available in areas where this payment option remains in demand.

Works begin in September and will continue in stages until mid to late December 2026. Changes will happen at different times across the City. Check the signs at your parking location for payment instructions during the transition.

Nine locations will become virtual: selected on-street sections of Hamersley Road, Railway Road, Roberts Road, Rowland Street, Stubbs Terrace South, and Vickers Lane, plus off-street car parks at Metters Lane, Nicholson Road, and Thomas Street. See the Virtual payment locations (online and EasyPark) above for the specific locations.

No. Parking fees and existing free parking arrangements will remain unchanged. Free parking remains available after 5pm on weekdays and all weekend in the City’s paid street parking areas and SubiPark car parks. Always check the signs for parking conditions.

Yes. Six cash machines will be available across five parking locations where this payment option remains in demand – on Barker Road, Hensman Road, Park Street, and Railway Road. See Cash payment locations above for the specific areas. The changes will be introduced in stages, so check the signs at your parking location during the works.

Check the signs at your parking location for the available payment options. If you cannot use those options, move your vehicle to another parking location with a suitable payment method, or to suitable free parking.

The City will monitor community feedback and use of the new payment arrangements as they are introduced and following implementation. This will help identify issues and where further information or support is needed.

FAQs about paying for parking

A virtual pay station lets you pay for parking through a secure webpage using a smartphone. It does not accept cash or a payment card tapped directly against the station. You use your phone to open the payment webpage and complete your payment.

Hold your unlocked smartphone to the station for about three seconds to open the payment webpage. Follow the prompts to enter your email address, parking area code, vehicle registration, and parking time. Check your details and complete payment. Your parking session starts automatically once payment is completed. Follow the instructions at the station for more detail.

No. You can pay through the virtual pay station webpage without downloading an app or creating an account. The EasyPark app is a separate payment option.

No. The EasyPark app service fee does not apply when you pay through the virtual pay station webpage.

You can pay by card at physical parking machines, with cash also accepted at selected locations. Check Cash payment locations above if you need to pay with cash. At a virtual location, you need a smartphone to pay.

If you are at a virtual location and cannot complete payment using your phone, you will need to move your vehicle to another parking location with a machine that accepts your preferred payment method, or to suitable free parking. Check the maps to plan your visit and follow the signs for parking conditions and time limits. The EasyPark app remains a secure and available payment option at all paid stations.

See Find parking and payment options above to find cash payment and virtual meter locations. Check the signs at your parking location before leaving your vehicle, as payment options may vary between locations.