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Parking is one of the most valuable and limited resources in our inner-city suburbs.

Kensington experiences parking pressure from a wide range of users, including:

• Residents
• Local businesses
• Visitors
• Commuters who park before catching a bus to the Adelaide CBD.

We know that access to parking directly affects how people live, visit and do business in our City. Without careful management, streets can become congested, citizens and visitors may struggle to find parking near their homes, and patrons may find it difficult to access local businesses and services.

To address these challenges, the Council has updated its On-Street Parking Policy to ensure parking is managed fairly, transparently, and in a way that balances the needs of all users.

Background

The On-Street Parking Policy was reviewed, updated, and endorsed by the Council at its meeting in April 2025, following community consultation.

Feedback received from residents, businesses, and other stakeholders directly informed the final policy.

The policy aims to:

• Provide fair and equitable access to on-street parking
• Optimise the use of limited parking spaces to meet the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors
• Ensure that parking management is clear, transparent, and consistent.

These objectives reflect the Council’s commitment to balancing demand in a busy inner-city environment and ensuring that access to parking is fair for everyone.

Implementing on-street parking controls

We are now entering the implementation phase of the On-Street Parking Policy. This involves reviewing the effectiveness of existing parking controls, identifying where changes are needed, and determining if additional controls should be introduced.

Kensington is the first precinct in the City to undergo this comprehensive, precinct-wide review of on-street parking.

This review followed the evidence-based methodology set out in the policy, which includes:

• Parking occupancy surveys conducted across four separate time periods to understand current demand and usage patterns
• Assessing results against the policy thresholds (the levels of parking use that trigger a review)
• Reviewing transport options, surrounding land use, and local conditions to determine the most appropriate parking controls.

What is being proposed

We are proposing the following changes to on-street parking arrangements within the precinct, as part of the Kensington on-street parking review.

• Parking changes are proposed on streets where occupancy levels reached or exceeded the thresholds outlined in the Council’s On-Street Parking Policy. These changes aim to improve turnover of parking spaces, increase access for residents and visitors, and better manage overall demand
• Adjustments are proposed on adjacent streets where parking demand is likely to be displaced from areas with new restrictions
• If no changes are proposed on your street, this is because occupancy levels were below the thresholds that trigger review under the policy

Residents may be eligible to obtain a residential parking permit on a case-by-case basis. More information about how to apply for a residential parking permit can be found under Parking Permits

Download:

Proposed parking changes map

Next steps

Following consultation, all feedback will be reviewed and considered. While it may not be possible to accommodate every individual preference, the Council will ensure that feedback is carefully reviewed as part of the broader Kensington Parking Management Plan.

The final Plan will be presented to the Council for endorsement before any changes are implemented. Funding has been allocated in the current financial year budget. We expect to deliver the endorsed change in the last quarter of FY 2025-26.