In short
- Waverley Council covers Bondi Beach, Bondi Junction, Bronte, Tamarama, Rose Bay (part), Vaucluse (part).
- Parking rangers patrol Bondi and Bronte. Council meters are pay-by-plate and do not print tickets.
- Pay in the Park'nPay (PayStay at some Park Drive bays) app or at the meter.
- Beach parking permits are available to frequent visitors.
- Overstaying or not paying is $140, the same across New South Wales.
The area
Waverley Council covers Bondi Beach, Bondi Junction, Bronte, Tamarama, Rose Bay (part), Vaucluse (part). 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.waverley.nsw.gov.au.
How it patrols
Parking rangers patrol Bondi and Bronte. Council meters are pay-by-plate and do not print tickets.
Where parking rangers are seen most in Waverley:
- Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach
- Hall St, Bondi Beach
- Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction
- Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bondi
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 Waverley.
Paying and permits
Park'nPay (PayStay at some Park Drive bays) is the council's payment app. Not confirmed; reported figures conflict.
Beach parking permits are available to frequent visitors.
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 Waverley 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 Waverley?
Parking rangers patrol Bondi and Bronte. Council meters are pay-by-plate and do not print tickets.
How much is a parking fine in Waverley?
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 Waverley?
Waverley Council uses Park'nPay (PayStay at some Park Drive bays). Not confirmed; reported figures conflict.
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