In short
- City of Port Phillip covers St Kilda, South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, Elwood, Balaclava, Middle Park.
- It runs its own parking inspectors. Timed and paid parking is enforced during the hours on the sign; No Stopping, clearways and disabled bays at all times.
- Pay in the PayStay app or at the meter.
- Resident permit about $96 a year, visitor about $137, concession $29 (council page).
- Overstaying or not paying is $105, the same across Victoria.
The area
City of Port Phillip covers St Kilda, South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, Elwood, Balaclava, Middle Park. It is one of the council areas in Greater Melbourne, and it runs its own parking inspectors for its own streets under the Victoria road rules.
The council's parking page: www.portphillip.vic.gov.au.
How it patrols
City of Port Phillip enforces timed and paid parking during the hours on the sign, and No Stopping, clearways, bus zones, driveways and disabled bays at all times. In the CBD, council plans from 2023 charge 7 days a week until 10pm, with 2-hour limits from 7am. Signs vary by street, so always read the nearest sign.
Where parking inspectors are seen most in Port Phillip:
- Acland St, St Kilda
- Fitzroy St, St Kilda
- Clarendon St, South Melbourne
- Bay St, Port Melbourne
- Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea
On Rangr Dangr neighbours drop a pin when they see an inspector. Tap I parked here and you get a buzz if one is reported near your car, anywhere in Port Phillip.
Paying and permits
PayStay is the council's payment app.
Resident permit about $96 a year, visitor about $137, concession $29 (council page). Foreshore permits are separate.
How to read the signs: Melbourne parking signs explained.
The fines
Parking fine amounts are the same across Victoria, set by the state. Unpaid ones go to Fines Victoria.
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| Park longer than the time limit on the sign | $105 |
| No ticket or paid session in a paid zone | $105 |
| Disobey a No Parking sign | $105 |
| Disobey a No Stopping sign | $209 |
| Stop in a loading zone | $209 |
Paid machines take card only; coins are no longer accepted. Amex stops being accepted on machines from 1 July 2026.
Deadlines, late fees and how to dispute one: Melbourne parking fines, decoded.
Lost pets
Check City of Port Phillip's website for where it holds impounded animals; City of Melbourne uses The Lost Dogs' Home.
Mark your pet missing on Your council pet registration and your microchip registry so any vet or shelter that scans the chip sees it, and drop a lost pet pin on the map at the street it went missing from.
The full checklist, including found dogs, cats and lost property: Lost and found in Melbourne.
Good to know.
How is parking enforced in Port Phillip?
City of Port Phillip runs its own parking inspectors for its streets, under the Victoria road rules. Timed and paid parking is enforced during the hours on the sign.
How much is a parking fine in Port Phillip?
Overstaying the sign or not paying is $105 across Victoria. Paid machines take card only; coins are no longer accepted. Amex stops being accepted on machines from 1 July 2026. See the Melbourne fines guide for the full list.
Which app do I use to pay for parking in Port Phillip?
City of Port Phillip uses PayStay.
Inspector near your car? You’ll know.
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