Darwin CBD Parking Review

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City of Darwin is undertaking a review of the off-street and on-street parking network within the Central Business District (CBD) to better understand how people access and use car parking throughout the area.

We want to hear about your experience using parking in the Darwin CBD, including what works well, what challenges you face and what could be improved.

Why is City of Darwin reviewing parking?

Parking plays an important role in supporting access to businesses, services, workplaces and community spaces. Effective parking management helps balance the needs of different users while contributing to a vibrant, accessible and economically active CBD.

Through this review, we are seeking to:

  • Understand current parking demand and usage across the CBD.
  • Identify opportunities to improve City of Darwin-managed parking and availability.
  • Support a safe, accessible and vibrant city centre.
  • Balance Council-managed parking with walkability, accessibility, shade and other transport choices.
  • Identify opportunities to improve parking management, including parking locations, time limits and roadside parking arrangements.

The review does not include changes to annual parking fees and charges, the CBD Parking Levy, universal free parking, construction of new multi-storey car parks or decisions about future bike lane locations.

How can I have my say?

There are several ways to provide feedback as part of the Darwin CBD Parking Review:

  • Complete the online survey using the survey tab below.
  • Use the interactive map (see tab below) to share location-specific feedback about parking, access and movement around the CBD.
  • Visit a pop-up engagement stall in the Smith Street Mall to speak with City of Darwin Officers and provide feedback in person.
    Pop-up sessions will be held on Friday 27 November, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and Thursday 3 December, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, near the playground in Smith Street Mall.
  • Send us an email at Engage@darwin.nt.gov.au
  • Or call us at 08 8930 0300.

Consultation is open for 6 weeks from Monday 9 November and closes 4:00 pm Monday 21 December 2026.

Community feedback will be considered alongside parking data, technical analysis and stakeholder input to inform recommendations for Council's consideration in 2027.



Disclaimer: The information collected through this survey will help Council understand community parking needs and inform future planning and decision-making. Not all suggestions may be feasible or implemented, and any future changes will be subject to further assessment, funding availability, operational requirements and legislative obligations.

City of Darwin is undertaking a review of the off-street and on-street parking network within the Central Business District (CBD) to better understand how people access and use car parking throughout the area.

We want to hear about your experience using parking in the Darwin CBD, including what works well, what challenges you face and what could be improved.

Why is City of Darwin reviewing parking?

Parking plays an important role in supporting access to businesses, services, workplaces and community spaces. Effective parking management helps balance the needs of different users while contributing to a vibrant, accessible and economically active CBD.

Through this review, we are seeking to:

  • Understand current parking demand and usage across the CBD.
  • Identify opportunities to improve City of Darwin-managed parking and availability.
  • Support a safe, accessible and vibrant city centre.
  • Balance Council-managed parking with walkability, accessibility, shade and other transport choices.
  • Identify opportunities to improve parking management, including parking locations, time limits and roadside parking arrangements.

The review does not include changes to annual parking fees and charges, the CBD Parking Levy, universal free parking, construction of new multi-storey car parks or decisions about future bike lane locations.

How can I have my say?

There are several ways to provide feedback as part of the Darwin CBD Parking Review:

  • Complete the online survey using the survey tab below.
  • Use the interactive map (see tab below) to share location-specific feedback about parking, access and movement around the CBD.
  • Visit a pop-up engagement stall in the Smith Street Mall to speak with City of Darwin Officers and provide feedback in person.
    Pop-up sessions will be held on Friday 27 November, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, and Thursday 3 December, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, near the playground in Smith Street Mall.
  • Send us an email at Engage@darwin.nt.gov.au
  • Or call us at 08 8930 0300.

Consultation is open for 6 weeks from Monday 9 November and closes 4:00 pm Monday 21 December 2026.

Community feedback will be considered alongside parking data, technical analysis and stakeholder input to inform recommendations for Council's consideration in 2027.



Disclaimer: The information collected through this survey will help Council understand community parking needs and inform future planning and decision-making. Not all suggestions may be feasible or implemented, and any future changes will be subject to further assessment, funding availability, operational requirements and legislative obligations.

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