2026 parking rates
Source: https://about.uq.edu.au/strategy-values/other-initiatives/parking-changes/2026-parking-rates Parent: https://about.uq.edu.au/faculties-institutes/bel/about/contact
The following parking rates will apply from 9 February 2026.
Casual and permit parking will be complimentary across UQ locations until 8 February 2026.
Permit parking
Permit parking rates 2026
| Permit type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Staff full-time (fixed) | $64 per fortnight (equivalent to $6.40 per day) |
| Staff flexible | $6.40 per day |
| Honorary, Adjunct and Emeritus Professor | Free (no change) |
| Undercover permit (Gatton only) | $200 (no change) |
Casual parking
St Lucia
Blue zone
Blue zone rates
| Rate type | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Students | $1.65 | $6.15 |
| Staff | $1.65 | $6.40 |
| Visitors | $1.65 | $8.20 |
Grey zone
Grey zone rates
| Rate type | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Students | $2.80 | $8.65 |
| Staff | $2.80 | $9.10 |
| Visitors | $2.80 | $11.50 |
Red zone
Red zone rates
| Rate type | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Students | $3.10 | $30.30 |
| Staff | $3.10 | $30.30 |
| Visitors | $3.10 | $30.30 |
Yellow zone
Yellow zone rates
| Rate type | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Students | $3.10 | 2-hour limit, no daily rate |
| Staff | $3.10 | 2-hour limit, no daily rate |
| Visitors | $3.45 | 2-hour limit, no daily rate |
Orange zone - motorcycles
Orange zone rates
| Rate type | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Students | Free | Free |
| Staff | Free | Free |
| Visitors | No hourly rate | $1.35 |
Herston
Pink zone
Pink zone rates
| Rate type | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Students | $1.65 | $6.15 |
| Staff | $1.65 | $6.40 |
Purple zone
Purple zone rates
| Rate type | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Staff | $1.65 | $6.40 |
Orange zone - motorcycles
Orange zone rates
| Rate type | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Students | Free | Free |
| Staff | Free | Free |
| Visitors | No hourly rate | $1.35 |
Dutton Park
Casual parking zone
Casual zone rates
| Rate type | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Visitors | $5.50 | $41.50 |
Spoto bays
Spoto bay rates
| Rate type | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Students | No hourly rate | $6.15 |
| Staff | No hourly rate | $6.40 |
| Visitors | $5.50 | $41.50 |
Orange zone - motorcycles
Orange zone rates
| Rate type | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Students | Free | Free |
| Staff | Free | Free |
| Visitors | No hourly rate | $1.35 |
Toowong
Spoto bays
Spoto bay rates
| Rate type | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate |
|---|---|---|
| Students | No hourly rate | $6.15 |
| Staff | No hourly rate | $6.40 |
| Visitors | $5.50 | $41.50 |