Parking Near University of Queensland, Avalon Theatre Precinct, St Lucia
Where Can I Park for University of Queensland, Avalon Theatre Precinct?
For University of Queensland, Avalon Theatre Precinct at 172 Sir Fred Schonell Drive, use a marked UQ parking zone and pay Monday to Friday between 7am and 9pm. Nearby Parksy spaces range from 130 to 570 metres away, including a $2 an hour space 130 metres away. Taringa railway station is 2.0 kilometres away, with a 25-minute walk.
- Address
- 172 Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067
- Closest listed space
- Private Parking Space in St Lucia - Affordable Rates!, 130 m (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Taringa railway station, 2.0 km (25 min walk)
Parking Near St Lucia
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Clément Proust
Parking on the UQ St Lucia Campus
University of Queensland, Avalon Theatre Precinct is at 172 Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067, within UQ’s St Lucia campus. Students, staff and visitors must pay to park from Monday to Friday between 7am and 9pm, while campus parking is free outside those hours and on weekends (about.uq.edu.au). UQ publishes the campus parking zones, rates and permit information and provides the official parking map for locations including P10 and P11 car parks (about.uq.edu.au).
For a theatre visit or class, the practical choice is to use a marked UQ parking zone and pay under the campus system rather than relying on an unrestricted space. The UQ parking map identifies P10 near the UQ Synthetic Fields Precinct and UQ Centre, while P11 is the Conifer Knoll Parking Station (maps.uq.edu.au). These are campus facilities, separate from the private Parksy spaces described below.
Shopping and Public Parking Around St Lucia
Drivers looking beyond the campus can compare nearby shopping-centre parking and council car parks with the private spaces around the precinct.
The surrounding public options serve a different purpose from UQ’s marked zones: they can be useful when a campus space is inconvenient, but they are not substitutes for a UQ permit or paid campus session where those controls apply.
Busy Periods Near the Avalon Theatre Precinct
Parking demand is highest when university activity and theatre attendance overlap. Weekday teaching periods bring regular student and staff demand, while performances, open days and other campus events can add visitors at the same time. The campus payment window runs from 7am to 9pm on weekdays, so an evening event can still fall inside UQ’s paid period (about.uq.edu.au).
UQ’s St Lucia parking map sets out the campus zones and associated restrictions, and parking controls apply to marked areas rather than an assumption that nearby kerbs are available (about.uq.edu.au).
Parksy Spaces Close to UQATP
Parksy lists six private spaces within 570 metres of the campus. The closest is a private parking space 130 metres away at $2 an hour, a practical fit for a short class or appointment. A secure private space 210 metres away costs $50 a week, which suits a student or staff member needing a recurring weekday base.
Other priced choices include driveway parking 260 metres away at $3 an hour, private parking 360 metres away at $5 a day, a secure garage 510 metres away at $13 a day, and secure covered private parking 570 metres away at $3 an hour. The hourly spaces suit shorter visits, while the daily options are better for a full day on campus. The weekly space is the clearest match for regular student or staff parking, and the garage offers a covered option for visitors who prefer more protection.
Walking and Rail Access to the Campus
Taringa railway station is the nearest station to University of Queensland, Avalon Theatre Precinct, at 2.0 kilometres away and a 25-minute walk.
The station connection also gives students and staff an alternative to booking a space for every visit. From Taringa, allow the full 25-minute walk to reach the 172 Sir Fred Schonell Drive address, then continue to the theatre precinct within the campus. The Parksy spaces between 130 and 570 metres from the destination can shorten the final approach for drivers who still need to bring a car.
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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 Queensland, Avalon Theatre Precinct?
For University of Queensland, Avalon Theatre Precinct at 172 Sir Fred Schonell Drive, use a marked UQ parking zone and pay Monday to Friday between 7am and 9pm. Nearby Parksy spaces range from 130 to 570 metres away, including a $2 an hour space 130 metres away. Taringa railway station is 2.0 kilometres away, with a 25-minute walk.
When Is UQ Campus Parking Paid?
Students, staff and visitors must pay to park on the St Lucia campus Monday to Friday between 7am and 9pm. Campus parking is free outside those hours and on weekends. An evening theatre event can therefore still fall within UQ’s paid period, so check the marked zone and pay under the campus system.
Which UQ Car Parks Are Near the Avalon Theatre Precinct?
UQ’s official parking map identifies P10 near the UQ Synthetic Fields Precinct and UQ Centre, and P11 as the Conifer Knoll Parking Station. UQ publishes the campus parking zones, rates and permit information. These are campus facilities, separate from the private Parksy spaces around the precinct.
What Nearby Parksy Parking Options Are Available?
Parksy lists six private spaces within 570 metres. Options include $2 an hour at 130 metres, $50 a week at 210 metres, $3 an hour at 260 metres, $5 a day at 360 metres, $13 a day at 510 metres and $3 an hour at 570 metres. Hourly spaces suit shorter visits, while daily and weekly options suit longer or recurring parking.
Is Parking Busy Near the Theatre Precinct?
Demand is highest when university activity and theatre attendance overlap. Weekday teaching periods bring regular student and staff demand, while performances, open days and other campus events can add visitors. UQ parking controls apply to marked areas, so do not assume nearby kerbs are available when campus activity is busy.
Can I Reach the Campus by Train?
Taringa railway station is 2.0 kilometres away and a 25-minute walk. Allow the full 25-minute walk to reach 172 Sir Fred Schonell Drive, then continue to the theatre precinct within the campus. The Parksy spaces between 130 and 570 metres away can shorten the final approach for drivers bringing a car.
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