In short
- 1P = one hour, 2P = two hours, 4P, and a plain P = unlimited. The clock starts when you arrive.
- Paid zones: $1.20 per hour for Wollongong city centre, on-street and off-street (inner city parking area), 30 min, 1 hr and 2 hr stays, in the CellOPark app or at the meter.
- On-street parking in the city centre is free before 8.30am and after 4.30pm on weekdays, and on weekends. Time limits still apply on Saturdays between 8.30am and 12.30pm.
- Outside the hours on the sign, parking is free and unrestricted. Council's earlier page lists public holidays as free for on-street parking; its off-street page lists them as free. Check the signs.
- The clock starts when you park. Check the sign for whether a new ticket or leaving and returning restarts the time.
The P number
| Sign | Means |
|---|---|
| ¼P | 15 minutes |
| ½P | 30 minutes |
| 1P | 1 hour |
| 2P | 2 hours |
| 4P | 4 hours |
| P | No time limit |
The clock starts when you park. Check the sign for whether a new ticket or leaving and returning restarts the time.
Paid zones
A sign that says Ticket, Meter or Ticket/Phone means you pay during the hours shown. Wollongong City Council takes payment in the CellOPark app.
Council says you can pay at parking meters (cash or card) or with the CellOPark app. App users are billed monthly and pay the same rate as cash or card. checked October 2026.
| Area | Rate |
|---|---|
| Wollongong city centre, on-street and off-street (inner city parking area), 30 min, 1 hr and 2 hr stays | $1.20 per hour |
| Wollongong city centre, 3 hr and 4 hr stays | $0.80 per hour |
| Wollongong city centre, 8 hr off-street stays | $0.60 per hour |
| George St car park, 8-12 George St (8P metered) | Off-street rates above |
| Victoria St car park, 12-20 Victoria St (4P metered) | Off-street rates above |
Rates are pro rata. An older council page showed $1.10 for the 30 min to 2 hr stay, so rates have changed; check the meter or sign. Beachside, foreshore, Crown St and North Wollongong rates were not found on the council pages reached. checked October 2026.
When it is free
On-street parking in the city centre is free before 8.30am and after 4.30pm on weekdays, and on weekends. Time limits still apply on Saturdays between 8.30am and 12.30pm.
Other free parking in Wollongong
- Council off-street metered car parks are free and untimed before 8.30am and after 4.30pm on weekdays, on weekends and on public holidays
- Council licensed car parks including George St and Victoria St are free for public use on weekdays before 6am and after 5pm, and on weekends
Hours and public holidays
In the city centre, on-street parking is free before 8.30am and after 4.30pm on weekdays and on weekends, but time limits apply on Saturdays between 8.30am and 12.30pm. Fees and limits only apply during the times shown on the signs. checked October 2026.
Council's earlier page lists public holidays as free for on-street parking; its off-street page lists them as free. Check the signs.
Other signs you'll see
| Sign | Means | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| No Parking | You may stop briefly to pick up or set down passengers or goods, up to 2 minutes and within 3 metres of the car. | $140 |
| No Stopping | You cannot stop at all, even for a moment. | $330 |
| Loading Zone | Only for loading or unloading goods, usually for a short time. | $235 |
| Bus Zone | Buses only. | $330 |
| Clearway | No stopping during the hours on the sign. | $330 |
Under NSW road rules you cannot stop within 10 metres of an intersection without traffic lights, and not on or across a driveway, footpath or nature strip. Amounts and deadlines: Wollongong parking fines, decoded.
Broken meters
All on-street and off-street meters take cash and cards. Fees apply only during the times on the signs. checked October 2026.
Good to know.
What does 2P mean on a parking sign?
Up to two hours during the times on the sign. 1P is one hour, 4P four, and a plain P is unlimited. The clock starts when you park. Check the sign for whether a new ticket or leaving and returning restarts the time.
How much is street parking in Wollongong?
Wollongong city centre, on-street and off-street (inner city parking area), 30 min, 1 hr and 2 hr stays: $1.20 per hour. Wollongong city centre, 3 hr and 4 hr stays: $0.80 per hour. Wollongong city centre, 8 hr off-street stays: $0.60 per hour. George St car park, 8-12 George St (8P metered): Off-street rates above. Victoria St car park, 12-20 Victoria St (4P metered): Off-street rates above. Rates are pro rata. An older council page showed $1.10 for the 30 min to 2 hr stay, so rates have changed; check the meter or sign. Beachside, foreshore, Crown St and North Wollongong rates were not found on the council pages reached. checked October 2026. Outside the hours on the sign parking is free.
Is there free parking in Wollongong?
On-street parking in the city centre is free before 8.30am and after 4.30pm on weekdays, and on weekends. Time limits still apply on Saturdays between 8.30am and 12.30pm. Council off-street metered car parks are free and untimed before 8.30am and after 4.30pm on weekdays, on weekends and on public holidays Council licensed car parks including George St and Victoria St are free for public use on weekdays before 6am and after 5pm, and on weekends
Do I need a ticket on a public holiday in Wollongong?
Council's earlier page lists public holidays as free for on-street parking; its off-street page lists them as free. Check the signs.
Ranger near your car? You’ll know.
Tap I parked here on Rangr Dangr, set a 2P timer, and get a buzz if a neighbour reports a ranger nearby.