There are different parking options throughout the City of Charles Sturt. Some high demand areas have time limit parking. Please check the signs each time you park as on-street parking zones may change at any time and different rules may apply at certain times.
Here's some information on popular parking spots in our City.
Parking is available behind the Woodville Civic Centre and across the road from the Woodville Town Hall.
Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Park'n'Ride
Our premier entertainment destination has 1400 car park spaces for concertgoers. During the work week, it's a convenient and affordable parking solution for City commuters.
There is a range of free time limit and unrestricted parking around Henley Beach. There are two Council-owned car parks immediately North and South of Henley Square available free for 3 hours.
You can also view our Henley Precinct online map which shows where to go for parking in Henley Beach.
There are time limit zones and unrestricted parking areas in the residential streets around the hospital. These are available for residents, visitors and workers. The hospital has some free and paid parking options.
St Clair is a popular meeting place, being the home of the St Clair Recreation Centre, the Immunisation Clinic and the North West Junior Soccer Association. There are a range of parking restrictions in place including yellow lines to help maintain safe traffic flow. Parking is available at the St Clair Recreation Centre car park, as well as at the Council Civic Centre a short walk away.
The Al-Khalil Mosque, located on the corner of Torrens Road and Audley Street, Woodville North, can attract many people and a range of parking controls are located in the vicinity of the mosque. The Safe Parking around the Al-Khalil Mosque fact sheet has been developed to provide explanations of the parking controls and signs that are located in this vicinity to support legal parking practices.
The City of Charles Sturt manages parking compliance on public streets, on land owned by Council and by agreement, private area parking.
It is important that drivers follow the requirements of all parking controls and the Australian Road Rules for the safety of all road users.
Review your options if you have received a Parking Expiation notice.
Camping or sleeping overnight on the road, public car parks or Council reserves is not permitted in the City of Charles Sturt. This includes sleeping in your vehicle.
Illegal camping can impact the community. This includes public safety, litter and damage to reserves. If you camp overnight on a road, car park or reserve, you may get a fine.
For information on where you can camp legally in South Australia:
- Visit National Parks SA
- Talk to your camper van hire company
- Contact local holiday parks like West Beach Parks
If your property has no off-street parking, you may be eligible for a residential parking permit. Council considers permits when there is no street parking, none can be reasonably provided, and the area experiences high on street parking demand.
Learn more about Residential Parking.
We have implemented a comprehensive traffic management and parking scheme in the streets surrounding schools in Charles Sturt to keep children safe and manages traffic flow during peak periods. Our Community Safety Officers conduct inspections throughout the year.
Learn more about our School Safety Program.
The Australian Islamic College is a well-attended community college located on Cedar Avenue at West Croydon which can attract heavy traffic and parking congestion during peak periods. The Safe Parking around the Australian Islamic College fact sheet has been developed to assist the community navigate and park in this area safely and legally.
At Charles Sturt, there are parking rules to keep our community safe.
- Read the signs and look out for any road line markings.
- Don't park on footpaths or footpath ramps.
- Don't park across or partly blocking driveways.
The following rules apply at intersections and bus stops
(unless otherwise signed):
Park at least 10 metres from an intersection without traffic lights.
- If there are traffic lights, park at least 20 metres away from the intersection.
- Park at least 10 metres from an intersection without traffic lights (for T-Junctions please refer to Rule 170 in the Australian Road Rules).
- Park at least 20 metres behind a bus stop, or at least 10 metres in front.
If you believe a parking control is needed in your area, please contact us on 8408 1111.
These are rules and legislation that help us keep our community safe.
Council has the power to remove vehicles that have been left for a period of more than 24 hours, if they have been deemed abandoned. This is under Section 237 of the Local Government Act.
Reporting a suspected Abandoned Vehicle
Abandoned Vehicle requests can be submitted if a vehicle has not been moved within a two-week period. This is to allow for instances such as vehicle breakdowns, COVID isolation and other exceptional circumstances.
A vehicle parked on a public road will not be taken to be abandoned if the vehicle owner lives in the area and the vehicle is parked legally.
Only police have the authority to expiate an owner if a vehicle is unregistered.
Investigating allegedly abandoned vehicles can be a lengthy process. This follows respect to legislation and its requirements before a vehicle can be deemed as abandoned and towing can be considered.
Who to call?
The following non-urgent matters should be reported to SAPOL on 131 444.
- Unregistered vehicles on a public road
- Unroadworthy vehicles on a public road
- Burnt out vehicles on a public road
- Stolen vehicles
The Council will assist with any enquiries within our authority.
Have you received an Abandoned Vehicle courtesy note?
If you have received an Abandoned Vehicle Courtesy Note, please contact Council as soon as practical and quote the reference number provided on the note to ensure we can assist you promptly.
Removal of notes placed on your vehicle will not cease our investigation and proceedings may follow in attempt to contact you or actions taken to remove the vehicle.
We are required to investigate all vehicle requests made and are simply enquiring if an owner can come forwards to confirm ownership of the vehicle.
Helpful tips for parking your vehicle on your street
If you are the owner of a vehicle that is not utilised regularly it is best to park your vehicle safely within your property. If you need to use the street, try shift the vehicle’s position in the street regularly (this may deter not only crime but debris under the vehicle that can clog drainage), regular washing/cleaning to avoid unnecessary attention and year-round registration. Be mindful of parking restrictions and other car users in the street.