Parking Near The University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus, VIC
Where Can I Park for The University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus?
Parking options include university weekday rates of $26 for 4 hours or $39 for all day, with $15 after 5:00pm. Nearby Parksy spaces range from 110 m to 270 m away, including $325 a month indoors, $3 an hour privately and $35 a day underground. Street parking is charged at $3.20 an hour but usually has two- or three-hour limits.
- Address
- 204 St Kilda Road, Southbank VIC 3006
- Closest listed space
- Secure Indoor Parking Lot in Southbank, VIC 3006, 110 m (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Flinders Street, 760 m (10 min walk)
Parking Near Southbank
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Phil Evenden
Parking at The University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus
The campus is at 204 St Kilda Road, Southbank VIC 3006. University parking charges on weekdays are $26 for 4 hours, $39 for all day and $15 after 5:00pm, with weekends and public holidays covered by the published campus schedule (about.unimelb.edu.au).
Student parking permits are dealt with through the university’s transport and parking service. Public parking at the university is available at three locations within the Parkville campus without permits, while the listed student permit validity runs from 5:00pm to 6:00am Monday to Friday (students.unimelb.edu.au). The Southbank campus page identifies street parking around the campus, where most spaces have a two- or three-hour limit from 7:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday and from 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays, charged at $3.20 an hour (finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au).
Parksy Spaces Around the Southbank Campus
Students and staff making regular trips can use a secure indoor parking lot in Southbank, 110 m away, for $325 a month. A private parking space 150 m away costs $3 an hour, making it suitable for a shorter class or appointment.
Visitors who need a longer stay have a secure underground space 260 m away for $35 a day. A secure gated space 270 m away costs $100 a week and suits multi-day visits. A private parking space 250 m away is listed at $150 a month, giving students or staff another monthly option. The six nearby spaces cover indoor, underground, gated and private parking, with distances ranging from 110 m to 270 m.
Busy Periods and Street Limits Around Southbank
Parking pressure is likely to rise during university teaching periods, performances and events connected with the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.
Most surrounding street spaces have either a two- or three-hour limit between 7:30am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday, plus 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays (finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au). The university’s Southbank campus sits on St Kilda Road, where a short street stay may not cover a full lecture, rehearsal or event. The street rate published for those periods is $3.20 an hour (finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au).
Other Car Parks Near Southbank Campus
Drivers can also consider commercial and council parking in the wider Southbank area when the campus spaces are unsuitable.
The university’s campus parking charges are $26 for 4 hours and $39 for all day on weekdays (about.unimelb.edu.au), while the surrounding street system uses two- or three-hour limits during its signed weekday and Saturday periods (finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au). A nearby commercial or council facility is therefore most useful when a visit will exceed the signed street stay.
Walking From Flinders Street and Anzac Stations
Flinders Street is the nearest train station, 760 m from The University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus, or about a 10-minute walk. The route connects the campus with central Melbourne rail services and suits students, staff and visitors arriving without a car.
Anzac is another train station serving the area and is approximately a 12-minute walk from the campus. Drivers using a station-area parking arrangement can combine rail travel with the final walk, while visitors staying in nearby Southbank can reach the campus on foot from either station.
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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 The University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus?
Parking options include university weekday rates of $26 for 4 hours or $39 for all day, with $15 after 5:00pm. Nearby Parksy spaces range from 110 m to 270 m away, including $325 a month indoors, $3 an hour privately and $35 a day underground. Street parking is charged at $3.20 an hour but usually has two- or three-hour limits.
How Much Does University Parking Cost on Weekdays?
University parking charges are $26 for 4 hours, $39 for all day and $15 after 5:00pm on weekdays. Weekends and public holidays are covered by the published campus schedule. Student parking permits are handled through the university’s transport and parking service.
What Nearby Parking Options Are Available for a Longer Stay?
A secure indoor parking lot is 110 m away for $325 a month. A secure underground space 260 m away costs $35 a day, while a secure gated space 270 m away costs $100 a week. A private space 250 m away is listed at $150 a month.
What Are the Street Parking Limits and Rates?
Most street spaces around the campus have a two- or three-hour limit from 7:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday and from 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays. The published street rate is $3.20 an hour, so a short stay may not cover a full lecture, rehearsal or event.
When Is Parking Around the Southbank Campus Likely to Be Busiest?
Parking pressure is likely to rise during university teaching periods, performances and events connected with the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.
How Far Is the Campus From Flinders Street and Anzac Stations?
Flinders Street is the nearest train station, 760 m away, or about a 10-minute walk. Anzac is approximately a 12-minute walk from the campus. Visitors can combine rail travel with a station-area parking arrangement or walk from either station when staying nearby in Southbank.
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