In short
- City of Fremantle covers Fremantle, South Fremantle, White Gum Valley, Beaconsfield, O'Connor.
- It runs its own parking rangers. Timed and paid parking is enforced during the hours on the sign; No Stopping, clearways and disabled bays at all times.
- Pay in the EasyPark (replaced PayStay from 1 July 2024) app or at the meter.
- Resident and reserved parking permits are available; see the City website.
- In City of Perth overstaying is $60; Fremantle sets its own amounts.
The area
City of Fremantle covers Fremantle, South Fremantle, White Gum Valley, Beaconsfield, O'Connor. It is one of the council areas in Greater Perth, and it runs its own parking rangers for its own streets under the Western Australia road rules.
The council's parking page: www.fremantle.wa.gov.au.
How it patrols
City of Fremantle 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 City of Perth, paid kerbside parking runs Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm in most areas. Signs vary, so always read the sign.
Where parking rangers are seen most in Fremantle:
- Parry St car park
- Norfolk St car park
- Fishing Boat Harbour
- Ellen St car park
On Rangr Dangr neighbours drop a pin when they see a ranger. Tap I parked here and you get a buzz if one is reported near your car, anywhere in Fremantle.
Paying and permits
EasyPark (replaced PayStay from 1 July 2024) is the council's payment app. Parry St all-day $15 at machines or $14 in EasyPark; fringe lots $12 or $11; Norfolk St $3.00 an hour on weekends.
Resident and reserved parking permits are available; see the City website.
How to read the signs: Perth parking signs explained.
The fines
Parking fine amounts in Western Australia are set by each council in its own parking local law, so Fremantle's can differ from City of Perth's below. Unpaid ones go to Fines Enforcement Registry (WA Department of Justice).
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| Park longer than the time limit on the sign | $60 |
| No ticket or paid session in a paid zone | $60 |
| Disobey a No Parking sign | $75 |
| Stop in a No Stopping area | $200 |
| Stop in a loading zone without loading | $60 |
Deadlines, late fees and how to dispute one: Perth parking fines, decoded.
Lost pets
Check City of Fremantle's website for where it holds impounded animals; City of Perth uses South Perth Animal Care Facility (shared with the City of Perth and several councils).
Mark your pet missing on Your local council (dog and cat registration) and your microchip database 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 Perth.
Good to know.
How is parking enforced in Fremantle?
City of Fremantle runs its own parking rangers for its streets, under the Western Australia road rules. Timed and paid parking is enforced during the hours on the sign.
How much is a parking fine in Fremantle?
In City of Perth overstaying is $60; Fremantle sets its own amounts in its parking local law. See the Perth fines guide for the full list.
Which app do I use to pay for parking in Fremantle?
City of Fremantle uses EasyPark (replaced PayStay from 1 July 2024). Parry St all-day $15 at machines or $14 in EasyPark; fringe lots $12 or $11; Norfolk St $3.00 an hour on weekends.
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