In short
- Burwood Council covers Burwood, Croydon, Enfield, Strathfield (part), Burwood Heights.
- Community Safety Officers and Parking Officers patrol permit zones and fine vehicles over the signed limit.
- Pay in the Park'nPay app or at the meter.
- 2P Prime Parking permit: two hours free a day in listed car parks, one per household.
- Overstaying or not paying is $140, the same across New South Wales.
The area
Burwood Council covers Burwood, Croydon, Enfield, Strathfield (part), Burwood Heights. It is one of the council areas in Greater Sydney, and it runs its own parking rangers for its own streets under the New South Wales road rules.
The council's parking page: www.burwood.nsw.gov.au.
How it patrols
Community Safety Officers and Parking Officers patrol permit zones and fine vehicles over the signed limit.
Where parking rangers are seen most in Burwood:
- Burwood Rd, Burwood
- Railway Pde, Burwood
- Wynne Ave, Burwood
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 Burwood.
Paying and permits
Park'nPay is the council's payment app. $4.90 an hour 9am–7pm, $3 an hour 7–10pm; off-street daily maximum $30.
2P Prime Parking permit: two hours free a day in listed car parks, one per household.
How to read the signs: Sydney parking signs explained.
The fines
Parking fine amounts are the same across New South Wales, set by the NSW Government. Unpaid ones go to Revenue NSW.
| Offence | Fine |
|---|---|
| Park longer than the time limit on the sign | $140 |
| No ticket or paid session in a paid zone | $140 |
| Disobey a No Parking sign | $140 |
| Disobey a No Stopping sign | $330 |
| Stop in a loading zone | $235 |
Deadlines, late fees and how to dispute one: Sydney parking fines, decoded.
Lost pets
Check Burwood Council's website for where it holds impounded animals; City of Sydney uses Sydney Dogs and Cats Home.
Mark your pet missing on NSW Pet 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 Sydney.
Good to know.
How is parking enforced in Burwood?
Community Safety Officers and Parking Officers patrol permit zones and fine vehicles over the signed limit.
How much is a parking fine in Burwood?
Overstaying the sign or not paying is $140 across New South Wales. See the Sydney fines guide for the full list.
Which app do I use to pay for parking in Burwood?
Burwood Council uses Park'nPay. $4.90 an hour 9am–7pm, $3 an hour 7–10pm; off-street daily maximum $30.
Ranger near your car? You’ll know.
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