Parking Near University of New South Wales Randwick Campus
Where Can I Park for University of New South Wales Randwick Campus?
University of New South Wales Randwick Campus has very limited on-campus parking, and parking areas are restricted, so a permit is important. Nearby alternatives include the Prince of Wales Hospital car park, charging $5.80 for 0-30 minutes, $11.60 for 30 minutes-1 hour and a $35 maximum daily rate, plus listed spaces from $3 an hour.
- Address
- King Street, Randwick NSW 2031
- Closest listed space
- Secure Garage Parking in Randwick - Available 24/7, 130 m (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Bondi Junction railway station, 2.1 km (27 min walk)
Parking Near Randwick
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Parking at University of New South Wales Randwick Campus
University of New South Wales Randwick Campus sits at 22-32 King Street, Randwick, and has very limited parking available on campus (student.unsw.edu.au). All UNSW campuses, including Randwick, operate as restricted parking areas under the NSW Road Transport Regulation and the Restricted Parking Area regime (unsw.edu.au). A permit is therefore important for anyone relying on campus parking, while visitors should use marked visitor arrangements where available and follow the displayed conditions.
UNSW Estate Management operates the campus parking system, with access and payment arrangements managed through its parking information. The campus operates Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 10:15pm (unswcollege.edu.au). The nearby Prince of Wales Hospital car park charges $5.80 for 0-30 minutes, $11.60 for 30 minutes-1 hour and a $35 maximum daily rate (parking.health.nsw.gov.au), providing a formal alternative when a campus space is unavailable.
When King Street Parking Is Hardest
Parking pressure rises during UNSW teaching periods because the campus has very limited on-site capacity (student.unsw.edu.au). Students travelling to classes at 22-32 King Street should allow time for a nearby paid space rather than assuming a campus bay will be free. Weekday demand is also concentrated within the campus operating window of Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 10:15pm (unswcollege.edu.au).
Open days, campus events and activity around Prince of Wales Hospital can place extra pressure on Randwick parking. The hospital car park has a $35 maximum daily rate (parking.health.nsw.gov.au), so a full-day visit can become expensive.
Other Car Parks Around Randwick Campus
Prince of Wales Hospital is a nearby formal car park for drivers visiting the King Street campus area. Its published rates are $5.80 for 0-30 minutes, $11.60 for 30 minutes-1 hour and a $35 maximum daily rate (parking.health.nsw.gov.au). The hospital also publishes concession information for eligible users (parking.health.nsw.gov.au), which may help visitors whose trip is connected with hospital services.
The car park at 201 Barker Street, Randwick, is open 24 hours, offers the first 2 hours free, and is free from 7:30pm through to 7:30am (scientiaclinicalresearch.com.au). Those free periods suit a short appointment or an evening visit better than a full daytime class schedule. The site is separate from the campus, so drivers should allow for the walk between Barker Street and King Street before choosing it for a lecture or shift.
Parksy Spaces Near the Randwick Campus
The closest listed option is a secure garage space 130 metres from the campus, priced at $3 an hour and available 24/7. It suits students, staff and visitors who need a short stay close to King Street. A secure private space 350 metres away is available 24/7 for $100 a month, making it the practical choice for regular staff or students who park repeatedly.
For day visits, a secure undercover space 460 metres away costs $13 a day. Two further daily spaces, an indoor lot 480 metres away and a driveway 490 metres away, each cost $26 a day. A covered space 520 metres away costs $15 a day. The undercover and covered options suit visitors attending for one day, while the indoor lot and driveway provide alternatives when a closer space is unavailable.
Rail and Walking Access to King Street
Bondi Junction railway station is the nearest station to University of New South Wales Randwick Campus. The station is 2.1 kilometres away, with a 27-minute walk to the campus. That makes rail a workable option for students and staff who prefer to avoid restricted campus parking and nearby paid facilities.
The campus address is King Street, Randwick NSW 2031, and the station walk finishes in the Randwick campus area. A 27-minute walk is long enough to allow extra time before a class, meeting or appointment, particularly when carrying equipment or travelling in wet weather. Drivers combining rail with parking can use a nearby Parksy space before continuing on foot, while visitors arriving by train can avoid the limited on-campus supply.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for University of New South Wales Randwick Campus?
University of New South Wales Randwick Campus has very limited on-campus parking, and parking areas are restricted, so a permit is important. Nearby alternatives include the Prince of Wales Hospital car park, charging $5.80 for 0-30 minutes, $11.60 for 30 minutes-1 hour and a $35 maximum daily rate, plus listed spaces from $3 an hour.
Do I Need a Permit to Park on Campus?
A permit is important for anyone relying on campus parking because all UNSW campuses, including Randwick, operate as restricted parking areas under the NSW Road Transport Regulation and the Restricted Parking Area regime. Visitors should use marked visitor arrangements where available and follow the displayed conditions.
What Are the Prince of Wales Hospital Car Park Rates?
The nearby Prince of Wales Hospital car park charges $5.80 for 0-30 minutes, $11.60 for 30 minutes-1 hour and a $35 maximum daily rate. The hospital also publishes concession information for eligible users, which may help visitors whose trip is connected with hospital services.
Which Nearby Parking Spaces Are Closest?
The closest listed option is a secure garage space 130 metres from campus, priced at $3 an hour and available 24/7. Other listed options include a secure private space 350 metres away for $100 a month and a secure undercover space 460 metres away for $13 a day.
When Is Parking Pressure Highest Around the Campus?
Parking pressure rises during UNSW teaching periods because on-site capacity is very limited. Open days, campus events and activity around Prince of Wales Hospital can add pressure. Weekday demand is concentrated within the campus operating window of Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 10:15pm.
Can I Reach the Campus by Train?
Bondi Junction railway station is the nearest station, 2.1 kilometres away, with a 27-minute walk to the campus. Rail is a workable option for students and staff avoiding restricted campus parking and nearby paid facilities. Allow extra time before a class, meeting or appointment.
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