In short
- Woollahra Council covers Double Bay, Paddington, Edgecliff, Woollahra, Rose Bay, Vaucluse, Watsons Bay.
- Council rangers enforce signed and unsigned (statutory) parking rules and publish quarterly parking fine reports.
- Pay in the Park'nPay app or at the meter.
- Resident, resident visitor and health carer permits; resident permits run for 12 months.
- Overstaying or not paying is $140, the same across New South Wales.
The area
Woollahra Council covers Double Bay, Paddington, Edgecliff, Woollahra, Rose Bay, Vaucluse, Watsons Bay. 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.woollahra.nsw.gov.au.
How it patrols
Council rangers enforce signed and unsigned (statutory) parking rules and publish quarterly parking fine reports.
Where parking rangers are seen most in Woollahra:
- Oxford St, Paddington
- Knox St, Double Bay
- New South Head Rd, Edgecliff
- Cross St, Double Bay
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 Woollahra.
Paying and permits
Park'nPay is the council's payment app. See the meter or app; no extra app charges.
Resident, resident visitor and health carer permits; resident permits run for 12 months.
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 Woollahra 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 Woollahra?
Council rangers enforce signed and unsigned (statutory) parking rules and publish quarterly parking fine reports.
How much is a parking fine in Woollahra?
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 Woollahra?
Woollahra Council uses Park'nPay. See the meter or app; no extra app charges.
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