Southport Parking: What You Need to Know

⏰ Southport Traffic Area – Timed Parking Rules

• Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: 2-hour (2P) parking limit
• Weekends and public holidays: No time limits apply unless signage says otherwise
• Important: If a parking sign does not specify days, the restriction applies every day including public holidays

Once you've parked for the time limit, you must leave the entire traffic area—simply moving to another spot within the same area will not reset your time limit and may result in a fine.

You are responsible for checking signage and knowing whether you're in a signed or unsigned section of the Traffic Area. Use the Southport Traffic Area map to guide you.

📄 View Southport Traffic Area Map (PDF)
 

🏠 Resident & Visitor Parking Permits

If you live within the Southport Traffic Area, you may be eligible for free parking permits. Permits include:

• Resident Parking Permit
• Visitor Parking Permit

🅿️ Metered On-Street Parking

Metered parking in Southport operates:

• Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Parking limit: up to 4 hours
• Rates:
• 0–2 hours: $4.00 per hour
• 2–4 hours: $6.10 per hour
• All-day: $10.00 max
   

💳 Payment methods include cash, card, or the EasyPark app.
Please note: Southport off-street car park vouchers are not valid for on-street meters.

📱 Learn more about metered parking

For more parking tips and rules, visit the Safe & Legal Parking page.