Parking at our Perth campus during Semester 1 Orientation Week (17-21 February 2025) and Week 1 Semester 1 (24-28 February 2025) is free for students only in the designated Green zones. Staff, contractors, tenants and visitors are still required to display a valid parking permit.
Parking at our Perth campus is free after 5pm until 8am on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday in the red and green zones. At all other times, you’ll need to display a valid parking permit or pay for visitors' parking.
At our Rockingham and Mandurah campuses, parking is always free, however, you will need to display a valid parking permit.
Scratchies are only available from The Guild at Café Kadjininy or the Secondhand Bookshop.
Murdoch University is a beautiful natural bushland environment filled with large and established native trees. When parking your vehicle please consider and be aware of the campus environment and weather conditions as trees can be unpredictable at times.
Parking zones and bays
We offer a range of parking zones and bays, depending on your needs.
| Zone or Bay | Campus | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Red zone | Perth | Available for university staff and students, commercial tenants and university contractors who have purchased 'red' zone parking permits. |
| Green zone | Perth, Rockingham and Mandurah | Available for university staff and students, commercial tenants and university contractors who have purchased 'green' zone, 'red' zone or ‘purple’ Murdoch University Village parking permits. |
| Purple zone | Murdoch University Village (Perth) | Available for Murdoch University Village residents and staff who have purchased 'purple' zone parking permits. |
| Reserved bays | Perth, Rockingham and Mandurah | Designated bays allocated to university staff and students, commercial tenants, University Pool Vehicles, College, Schools, Research and Offices where a 'yellow' reserved parking permit has been approved and purchased. If the allocated bay is full, parking in 'red' or 'green' zones is permitted without penalty. Vehicles not registered with the permit are not permitted to park in these bays. |
| Visitor bays | Perth | Available in car parks 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7A. Tickets must be purchased and displayed 8am–5pm weekdays. Our ticket machines accept cards only and will require you to enter your car registration number. To reduce paper printing, no ticket will be issued. If you have a Murdoch parking permit you are not permitted to park in visitor parking areas. |
| ACROD and Easy Access bays | Perth, Rockingham and Mandurah | A valid ACROD parking permit is required to be displayed by Murdoch staff and students, commercial tenants and visitors when parking in an ACROD bay. An ACROD parking permit holder is not required to purchase and display a Murdoch parking permit. Easy Access bay permits are available for staff and students with a short-term mobility or medical condition (including pregnancy). Find out more about ACROD and Easy Access parking. |
| Motorcycle bays | Perth, Rockingham and Mandurah | Motorcycle / scooter bays are available at all three campuses including the Perth campus in car parks 2, 3, 4 and 7. You are not required to display a permit for parking in these bays. |
| Service bays | Perth, Rockingham and Mandurah | To be used by authorised contractor vehicles servicing the university. A valid temporary contractor service vehicle permit must be clearly displayed at all times. |
| Loading bays | Perth, Rockingham and Mandurah | Available for Murdoch staff and students, commercial tenants or university contractors who need to load or unload equipment or goods; 15 minute time limit applies. Not to be used for patron drop-off and pick up. |
| Alumni | Perth | Available for Murdoch Alumni to park in all green zones at Perth campus only who have purchased an Alumni parking permit. Not available for use by staff, students, contractors, affiliate, agency, or commercial tenants. |
| Electric vehicle charging bays | Perth | Available for Murdoch Staff and Students. Users need to have a valid Murdoch parking permit to utilize the EV charging stations. For further information, refer below 'Apply for a Electric Vehicle Charging Access'. |
Permits and tickets
If you’re parking at our Perth campus you’ll need to pay for and display the appropriate parking permit. There is no cost for parking at our Mandurah and Rockingham campuses.
- Annual permit valid from 1 February to 31 January (following year)
- Semester 1 permit valid from 1 February to 31 July
- Semester 2 permit valid from 1 August to 31 January (following year)
*Parking fees include GST
| Zone | Annual | Semester | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | $500 | $300 | $80 |
| Green | $350 | $200 | $60 |
| Yellow | $1,250 | NA | NA |
| Zone | Annual | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Red | $430 | $225 |
| Green | $200 | $120 |
| Purple (Village residents only) | $250 | $140 |
| Zone | Annual |
|---|---|
| Green | $200 |
| Zone | Annual | Semester | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | $500 | $300 | NA |
| Green | $350 | $200 | $20 |
| Purple (Village staff only) | $350 | $200 | NA |
| Yellow | $2,500 | NA | NA |
$5 per day in green zone only.
Not available for Visitors - please use the pay and display ticket machines.
The parking is $3 per hour for visitors in the Visitor zone. Our ticket machines accept cards and cash (coins only).
Note: Those who hold a valid permit are prohibited from parking in visitors ticket parking, even if a ticket is purchased.
Apply for a parking permit
You can apply online for your parking permit for the whole year or each semester. As part of your application, you’ll need to provide:
- Murdoch username (student or staff number)
- Murdoch password
- Vehicle registration number
- For paid parking permits, your credit card (Visa, MasterCard or bank card).
Your permit will be mailed to you within three working days of your payment being received.
Continuous employees or staff with a fixed-term contract of 12 months or more can use payroll deduction to pay for parking.
Casual employees, staff on a fixed-term contract of less than 12 months, contractors and commercial tenants will need to obtain parking permits in person. Please note, you will need to provide ID and employment details and contactless payment only is available.
Murdoch alumni need to purchase an alumni parking permit which must be applied for in person at Student Central and renewed annually. You will need to provide a student card or photo identification and complete an application form.
Alumni permits are not available to current Murdoch University staff and students, commercial staff or contractors, or transferable to family or friends. There is no reciprocal parking arrangement with any other Perth university for a Murdoch University alumni permit.
Failure to display a current permit or incorrect use of the permit may result in an infringement being issued and the permit being revoked.
To apply in person for a parking permit, please visit Student Central at Perth or Mandurah campus or Building 104 at Rockingham campus
Apply for a Electric Vehicle Charging Access
You can apply to have electric vehicle charging access added to approved MU staff and students swipe cards.
Conditions of Use:
- MU users need to have a valid Murdoch parking permit to be eligible; which must be displayed on the vehicle whilst charging.
- Parking permit details and validation required prior to EV access applied to card.
- Parking scratchies not applicable.
- Vehicles are permitted to be charged for a maximum of a 4 hour duration. Exceeding this time may result in an infringement being issued.
- Card swipe on and off is required for each usage.
- Access will expire when staff/student leave Murdoch University.
Parking refunds
If you are a staff member who has resigned from the university, or a student who has formally withdrawn from the university prior to the final date of withdrawal per the HECS policy, you may be eligible for a parking permit refund.
Refunds are only available on the following conditions:
- The permit is returned wholly and in good condition to Student Central at the Perth campus
- For full year permits refunds prior to Semester 1 census date: 100% refund, and prior to census date Semester 2: 50% refund
- For semester 1 only permits, prior to Semester 1 census date: 100% refund
- For semester 2 only permits, prior to Semester 2 census date: 100% refund
- Refunds apply only to annual and semester permits
- Refunds are not available for payroll deduction or for monthly, weekly or daily permits
- No refund is available for contractors and commercial tenants.
You can apply for a parking refund by returning your annual or semester permit in person to the Perth campus Student Central before the nominated census date.
In the event of a University lockdown and/or limited service period a parking refund for that period does not apply (including staff with a payroll deduction).
Parking fines
The University is authorised to impose penalties for infringements committed under the University Land and Traffic By-Laws. If you are issued an infringement notice, you have 21 days from the date of the infringement in which to appeal.
No one likes receiving parking fines, and most of the time they can be avoided by following parking regulations which are in place to equitably manage parking availability for the safety and convenience of all.
To avoid getting a fine:
- Make sure you have the correct permit or change for a ticket.
- Check the signs for the parking zones and times of the area you are in.
Reasons such as being late for work or class, forgot my permit or I was only parked there for a short while are not sufficient to appeal a fine.
If you’re unsure about parking zones or times, contact Student Central.
Pay or appeal a fine
You can pay or appeal a parking fine online using your parking infringement number. You can also pay your fine in person at Student Central at the Perth campus, by contactless payment, or by posting a cheque to:
Parking Office
Murdoch University
90 South Street, Murdoch, WA, 6150
Verbal and email appeals will not be accepted. The waiver of a fine will only occur in exceptional circumstances. Failure to pay a fine may result in the following:
- Referral to the Fines Enforcement Registry.
- Student enrolment being encumbered (results withheld or graduation suspended) until the fine and associated fees are paid.
- Staff being encumbered (unable to purchase a new parking permit) until the fine and associated fees are paid.
Terms and conditions
The Murdoch University traffic by-laws are detailed in Part III of the University by-laws. University traffic by-laws are enforced and may result in the issue of an infringement notice and the required payment of a penalty.
- A valid parking permit must be displayed at all times. Notes on windshields are not accepted.
- A valid parking permit does not guarantee a parking bay. Current permit holders must only park in the designated areas applicable to the type of permit held (exception applies to Reserved Permit holders).
- The University does not accept responsibility for damage to or loss of vehicles on University land nor for damage to or loss of accessories or contents in any vehicle.
- Damage to lost or stolen vehicles, including contents or personal property should be reported to Murdoch University Security Services by email or phone 9360 6262 and the WA Police 131 444.
- There are no reciprocal parking arrangements with other Perth Universities.
- There is no part-time permit option.
- Lost, stolen and damaged permits must be reported to Student Central and an application for a replacement permit completed and processed, along with a police report number and/or a statutory declaration.
- Permits are the responsibility of the permit holder and if lost, stolen or damaged a replacement fee applies.
- Permits are issued to one person and are not transferable to anyone else. Permits may only be transferred between alternate vehicles that have been nominated and registered under the permit system.
- Permit holders are required to keep details of their vehicle and address up to date.
Arriving by public transport
Planning your journey to Murdoch campus on public transport? The Transperth Journey Planner will help you find the best route with up-to-date route and timetable information. As a Murdoch student you may be eligible for discounted travel using a Tertiary SmartRider, available from the Guild.
