In short
- City of South Perth covers South Perth, Como, Kensington, Manning, Karawara, Waterford, Applecross east.
- In-ground bay sensors alert rangers when a vehicle overstays. Community rangers have worn body cameras since August 2026.
- Pay in the EasyPark app or at the meter. Additional hour free scheme in some areas.
- In City of Perth overstaying is $60; South Perth sets its own amounts.
- Lost dog? South Perth Animal Care Facility, 199 Thelma Street, Como.
The area
City of South Perth covers South Perth, Como, Kensington, Manning, Karawara, Waterford, Applecross east. 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.southperth.wa.gov.au.
How it patrols
In-ground bay sensors alert rangers when a vehicle overstays. Community rangers have worn body cameras since August 2026.
Where parking rangers are seen most in South Perth:
- Mends St, South Perth
- Angelo St, South Perth
- Canning Highway, Como
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 South Perth.
Paying and permits
EasyPark is the council's payment app. Additional hour free scheme in some areas.
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 South Perth'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
City of South Perth takes impounded animals to South Perth Animal Care Facility, 199 Thelma Street, Como. Wed–Sun 12–2pm; appointment advised. Phone (08) 9474 0777.
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 South Perth?
In-ground bay sensors alert rangers when a vehicle overstays. Community rangers have worn body cameras since August 2026.
How much is a parking fine in South Perth?
In City of Perth overstaying is $60; South Perth 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 South Perth?
City of South Perth uses EasyPark. Additional hour free scheme in some areas.
Where does South Perth take lost dogs?
South Perth Animal Care Facility, 199 Thelma Street, Como. Wed–Sun 12–2pm; appointment advised. Phone (08) 9474 0777.
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