Learn more about the public parking options available to you on campus.
RMIT provides limited parking on campus. Parking is at own risk and sustainable transport methods are encouraged by action 8.1.2 in the RMIT Sustainability Action Plan (PDF 845KB)
All enquiries regarding parking should be directed to parking@rmit.edu.au.
Parking on City campus
Car parking
RMIT’s commercial car park in Building 91 (110 Victoria Street) is independently managed by Care Park. Care Park can be contacted at cpsales@carepark.com.au or 03 9682 1733.
Car park is open daily 6:30am to 10:00pm.
If you prefer the flexibility of street parking, the City of Melbourne offers more than 3000 parking bays throughout the central business district. Please be aware that these parking bays are subject to enforced parking restrictions.
Parking fees |
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| Hours | Public Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 mins - 1 hr | $12.00 |
| 1 - 2 hrs | $20.00 |
| 2 - 3 hrs | $28.00 |
| 3 - 4 hrs | $32.00 |
| 4 - 5 hrs | $40.00 |
| 5 - 6 hrs | $50.00 |
| Daily Max | $50.00 |
| Early Bird Rate | $18.00 |
| Entry/Exit | Enter between 6.30 - 10.00am Exit between 12:00pm to 10:00pm |
| Evening/Night rate | $10.00 |
| Entry/Exit | Enter after 4pm, exit before close |
| Weekend parking all day | $8.00 |
Convenient weekend parking in the city
The Building 91 car park on Cardigan Street (CarePark) is now open on weekends for a daily flat rate of $8 until 10pm.
The car park is accessible to staff, students and the general public and is a quick walk to both the Lygon Street dining precinct and the CBD.
Motorcycle parking
Motorcycle parking is now available for RMIT students and staff in Building 91 car park on City campus (110 Victoria Street). The car park is open from 6am to 10pm.
Approximately 50 bays have been allocated across all levels of the car park. For bay locations, please see the Building 91 car park map (PDF, 1.6mb, 9p) – bays are indicated by green shading within the map.
No fee will be charged, but in order to use the car park, motorcycle users will need to register for a permit via the Easypark system.
How to register:
- Register online with EasyPark using your RMIT email address. You will need to create a new password that is eight characters long (this includes one capital letter and one number).
- Provide your address and contact details.
- Under ‘Apply for permits’ enter your vehicle registration number and continue.
- Below you should find parking permit options available to you. Select the permit you require - either ‘Annual Student and Staff Motorcycle Permit’ or ‘Bi-Annual Student and Staff Motorcycle Permit’
- Once you accept the terms and conditions and select ‘apply’, your permit is active.
Bicycle parking
If you cycle to campus secure bike parking facilities are available at the following locations:
- Building 51 basement car park, 80-92 Victoria Street, Carlton (with showers and changing rooms).
- Building 80 (Swanston Academic Building), Level 1, 445 Swanston Street, Melbourne (with showers, changing rooms and lockers).
- Building 100 (Design Hub), Basement, 150 Victoria Street.
Access to the bike hubs is via your RMIT staff or student card.
Important: bikes are not allowed inside RMIT buildings except to access bike parking facilities. During this transit cyclists must dismount.
Accessible parking
RMIT doesn't have any designated DDA parking facilities at the City campus. However, there are numerous street parking options available which require a Council-issued parking permit.
We recommend that, if eligible, you apply for a City Access Permit.
Parking on Bundoora campus
Permit parking
Parking Permits are required year-round from 8am to 4pm weekdays. There are three ways to pay for parking.
Please note the following:
- vehicle registration numbers will be used to verify that a vehicle can park on campus. Students who use more than one car for commuting to university will be able to swap their virtual permit between vehicle registration numbers using the online system on an on-demand basis.
- There is no refund for virtual permits once purchased.
- Only vehicles with a valid local council issued disability parking permit can park in disabled parking bays.
| Permit parking | Fee (2023) |
|---|---|
| Annual student (Jan to Dec) | $242 |
| Bi-annual student* Semester 1 (01 January - 30 June) Semester 2 (01 July - 31 December) |
$137.50 |
| Monthly | $55 |
| Bundoora Student Accommodation – Reserved Parking | Annual Student $262.00 (Jan to Dec) Bi-Annual Student Bundoora $137.50 Semester 1 (01 January - 30 June) Semester 2 (01 July - 31 December) |
*A bi-annual permit for the period 1 January to 30 June will not be valid from 1 July onwards and you will need to purchase a second bi-annual permit to use the car park after this date
Application instructions
- Register online via EasyPark, providing your RMIT email address. You will need to create a new password which is eight characters long and must include one capital letter and one number.
- Provide your address and contact details.
- Under ‘Apply for permits’ enter your vehicle registration number and continue.
- Below you should find parking permit options available to you. Select the permit you require.
- Once you have paid, accepted the terms and conditions, and hit ‘apply’ your permit is active.
Casual parking
| Permit parking | Fee (2023) |
|---|---|
| Full day | $6 |
| Half day (four hours) | $4.40 |
| Hourly | $2.20 |
Bundoora Campus - Student (cost per day)
| Permit types | Days of week on Campus | ||||
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Annual Student ($242.00 per year) | $1.51 | $1.89 | $2.52 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| Bi Annual Student ($137.50 per semester) | $1.72 | $2.14 | $2.86 | $4.29 | $8.59 |
| Semester 1 (01 January – 30 June) | |||||
| Semester 2 (01 July – 31 December) | |||||
| Monthly Student Permit ($55.00 per month) | $2.75 | $3.44 | $4.58 | $5.50 | $13.75 |
| Casual Parking Ticket - Full Day > 4hours (ticket machine) | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Casual Parking Ticket - Half Day < 4 hours (ticket machine) | $4.40 | $4.40 | $4.40 | $4.40 | $4.40 |
| Daily Ticket (easypark app) | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
- Calculation is based on a 32 week learning year
- Calculations based on 16 week learning semester
- Calculations based on 20 schooling days per month
EasyPark app
Casual parkers can pay for parking via the free EasyPark app which is available to download on iTunes and Google Play and only charges for the actual time spent on campus. Service fees may apply.
Click here for Easypark app video instructions
Casual parking tickets
Ticket Machine Instructions
The pay and display ticket machines at Bundoora campus have been replaced with a pay by plate – a digital and more sustainable solution. This means no more printouts to display on your dashboard, you simply punch in your registration number at the ticket machine instead.
Ticket machines are located around campus. For locations please see this map (PDF 392 KB).
The Pay Plate meters accept:
- Credit card (tap and go and insert card options)
- Coins
Using the ticket machine
1. Push any key and then enter license plate number ensuring that you type in the correct license plate number to avoid a fine
2. Upon entering the license plate number, you will be asked to select payment method
Credit Card Payment
- If paying by credit card, you will be asked to select your payment time
- After selecting the payment time, you will be prompted to present your credit card
- On completion, the ticket expiry time is shown for your reference
Coin Payment
- After selecting the coin option, you will be asked to select your payment time
- The amount of time brought will increase up to the maximum time permitted as coins are inserted. Select OK to complete the transaction.
- On completion, the ticket expiry time is shown for your reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does the parking officer know that I have paid?
A. Parking officers use a PDA to check the number plate of your car against the tickets paid for at the ticket machine. Because the registration number is checked when issuing a fine, the software ensures that you will not get a parking fine if you are legally parked and have paid for a ticket.
Q. What is my responsibility as the user of the system?
A. You are responsible for ensuring that the registration number you input is correct and you have paid for the correct payment time. If the wrong registration number is entered the parking officer is unable to verify you have paid for a ticket and will issue a fine.
Q. What methods of payment does Ticket machine accept?
A. You can pay by Visa or Mastercard credit and debit cards or coins
Pay by phone
Call Easy Park service centre on 1300 734 070 to pay.
Motorcycle parking |
Bundoora West: The existing motorcycle parking area outside Building 210 has been expanded to include 23 bays with in-ground hoops. Please bring your own lock/chain to secure your motorcycle to the in-ground hoops. Bundoora East: A motorcycle cage (with 18 bays with in-ground locks) has been installed outside Building 253. Please bring your own lock/chain to secure your motorcycle to the in-ground hoops. Security access is provided automatically on all student and staff cards. No fee will be charged, but motorcycle users will need to register for a motorcycle permit via the Easypark system. See below for instructions. Application instructions:
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Bicycle parking |
Important: bikes are not allowed inside RMIT buildings except to access bike parking facilities. During this transit cyclists must dismount. |
Share cars |
One car, managed by GreenShareCar is available for rent per hour, day or longer, at Bundoora campus. The Hyundai i30 is located near to the tennis courts, in the Bundoora West Student Accommodation car park, and is available to both students and staff. Visit GreenShareCar for more information on how to sign up, and what rates are charged. RMIT students and staff are not charged a membership or joining fee. |
Building 300 Health Sciences Clinic
Parking at the Health Sciences Clinic in Bulding 300, 30 Janefield Drive, Bundoora is only available to clinic patients.
Accessible parking
Only vehicles with a valid Council issued disability parking permit can park in disabled parking bays.
Parking on Brunswick campus
Permit parking
Brunswick parking is now free for staff and students, however you must register for a permit and access to the boomgate.
Application instructions:
- Register online via EasyPark, providing your RMIT email address. You will need to create a new password which is eight characters long and must include one capital letter and one number.
- Provide your address and contact details.
- Under ‘Apply for permits’ enter your vehicle registration number and continue.
- Below you should find parking permit options available to you. Select the permit you require.
- Once you accept the terms and conditions, and hit ‘apply’ and your permit is active.
You must register using a valid staff or student number for the free Brunswick permit. Please allow up to 48 hours for access to be programmed to your staff or student card. Note that only one vehicle is allowed per staff or student ID; the boom gates will not allow entry of multiple vehicles.
Accessible parking
Only vehicles with a valid Council issued disability parking permit can park in disabled parking bays.
For temporary access to park in a disabled parking bay contact RMIT Security on your campus.
Parking fines
Staff and students are required to observe parking regulations on campus and are likely to be issued a Parking Infringement Notice (PIN) / Fine if they breach parking regulations.
From 1 July 2023 (2023/2024); the new parking infringement fees are:
- Band 1 - $38.00 (maximum of $92.00)
- Band 2 - $115.00
- Band 3 - $192.00
Important: Students are reminded that all parking costs are a part of the RMIT University 2023 schedule of Fees. Failure to pay a parking fine has the same consequence as the non-payment of any other student fee.
Any enquiries relating to Parking Infringement Notices can be submitted to contact@data.com.au. Please ensure that you include:
- Your full name
- Your current postal address (responses can only be mailed to your postal address)
- Infringement number or vehicle registration number
- Reason for your review
Please also ensure you include any supporting documentation such as parking summaries, permit receipts, etc.
Please be aware that an appeal from an individual with multiple infringements, especially for the same offence will not be waived. Appeals are almost never granted for any of the reasons listed below:
- “Everybody parks there and I’m the only one who got a ticket”
- “I was only there for five (or ten etc) minutes”
- “I’ve parked there for the last five weeks (months, years etc) and I’ve never been infringed before”
- “I didn’t know”
- “I thought it was a space”
- “I did not see the sign”
- “I did not know I could not park there”
- “I did not read the information printed on permit or the terms and conditions of the permit”
- “I did not have any change”
- “I can’t afford the fine”
- “I forgot to start the EasyPark App”
- “I was running late”
- “My class or meeting ran overtime, and I could not re-feed the parking meter or virtual permit”
- “I have not been to RMIT before and I did not know I needed to pay for parking”
- “I forgot to display my disabled sticker”
- “I had something covering my permit/disabled sticker on the dashboard”
- “I could not download the EasyPark App”
- “The EasyPark app not working”
- “I could not find a ticket machine”
Important info
The cost of parking permits and the fines for parking without a permit are RMIT-approved student fees. Failure to purchase a permit or pay a parking fine will have the same consequences as not paying any other student fee.
RMIT is an authorised Enforcement Agency through Fines Victoria and an Authorised Officer may issue PIN’s in line with the following Acts.
- s35 and s61 RMIT Act 2010 (Vic)
- s90K (g),(i),(iii) and (v) Road Safety Road Rules 2017 (Vic)
- s13 Infringements Act 2006 (Vic)
- Rule 8 Infringements (Reporting and Prescribed Details and Forms) Regulations 2006 (Vic).
- Penalties are set by the Victorian Government under s87(3) of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 (Vic).
Paying parking fines
Parking fines can be paid online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via online payment portal or via phone.
Mastercard or Visa card only are accepted.
To pay online, use RMIT University Service for Infringements or to pay by phone call 03 9058 6646.
Infringements made within the last 3 days may not yet be available for online payment.
Parking equipment failure
Should you observe that a boom gate, roller shutter door, ticket machine or any other item of parking equipment or a parking area/garage please report this immediately to the Service Desk.
Disabled parking
Bundoora campus
Only vehicles with a valid council issued disability parking permit can park in disabled parking bays. To apply please contact your local council.
Holders of a valid Australian Disability Parking Permit are entitled to park in bays marked for Disability Parking, however, are still required to pay for parking as per the signage using the various payment methods available, or alternatively, by purchasing a bi-annual or annual permit.
Pursuant to the Accessible Parking Permits (APP) on the Vic Roads website, an APP does not allow the holder to:
- park in restricted locations such as Clearways, No Stopping or No Parking Areas, Taxi Only Areas, Bus Zones, and Authorised Resident Areas.
- park for free in areas where parking fees apply.
Please refer to Accessible Parking Permits: VicRoads for further information.
Double Time APP Permit
Holders of a valid Australian Disability Double Time Parking Permit are entitled to park in bays marked for Disability Parking, however, are still required to pay for parking as per the signage using the various payment methods available, or alternatively, by purchasing a bi-annual or annual permit.
Payment for two hours of parking entitles the holder of a valid Australian Disability Double Time Parking Permit to four hours of parking.
Payment for four hours of parking entitles the holder of a valid Australian Disability Double Time Parking Permit to eight hours of parking.
Brunswick campus
Only vehicles with a valid council issued disability parking permit can park in disabled parking bays. To apply please contact your local council.
City campus
Disabled staff with limited mobility – including staff recovering from an illness or operation – need to apply to the City of Melbourne for a City Access permit which allows special parking privileges in the city.
Contact us
All enquiries regarding parking should be directed to CarePark.
Email: customerservice@carepark.com.au
PH: 03 9682 1733.
