In short
- City of Parramatta covers Parramatta, Harris Park, Westmead, Epping, Granville, Rydalmere.
- Community Safety Officers patrol the city to check parking and issue fines.
- Pay in the EasyPark app or at the meter.
- Overstaying or not paying is $140, the same across New South Wales.
The area
City of Parramatta covers Parramatta, Harris Park, Westmead, Epping, Granville, Rydalmere. 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.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
How it patrols
Community Safety Officers patrol the city to check parking and issue fines.
Where parking rangers are seen most in Parramatta:
- Church St, Parramatta
- Macquarie St, Parramatta
- Harris St, Harris 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 Parramatta.
Paying and permits
EasyPark is the council's payment app. Ticket parking in the city centre and North Parramatta; lower rates on the fringes.
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 City of Parramatta'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 Parramatta?
Community Safety Officers patrol the city to check parking and issue fines.
How much is a parking fine in Parramatta?
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 Parramatta?
City of Parramatta uses EasyPark. Ticket parking in the city centre and North Parramatta; lower rates on the fringes.
Ranger near your car? You’ll know.
Free, no download. Rangr Dangr runs in your phone’s browser and works on every street in Australia.