Parking permit types
Permits are required to park in some areas at UQ campuses and sites.
Many permits are for staff only, but certain permits are available to students, visitors and UQ corporate partners.
Permit parking zones are marked by signs. See parking maps to check where permits are required. Motorcycles and mopeds must park in the orange zone at all times.
Disability, special needs and infancy carer permit parking is also available at all UQ campuses and sites for students, staff and visitors.
Applying for a permit
Apply for a permit through vPermit. You must make sure the vehicle you’re driving to campus is active on your permit.
How to apply for and manage permits
Changes from February 2025
From 3 February 2025, there were changes to parking permit rates at St Lucia, Toowong, Herston and Dutton Park. See the new rates below.
UQ staff, including staff of UQ-controlled entities and UQ Union, can apply for parking permits across UQ campuses and sites.
Continuing or fixed-term staff can pay upfront (prepaid) or fortnightly through salary packaging (ongoing). Casual staff must pay upfront.
St Lucia and Toowong
| Permit type | Zones | Rates |
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| Staff permit |
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Part-time permits available. |
| Motorcycle permit |
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| Toowong staff permit |
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| Honorary, Adjunct and Emeritus Professor permit |
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Queensland Bioscience (QBP) and Chancellery permits are available for members of the Executive and approved people requiring these permits.
Gatton
| Permit type | Zones | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Standard permit | Gatton red zone | Free |
| Undercover permit | Gatton blue zone | $100 per semester full-time |
Herston
| Permit type | Zones | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Staff permit |
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Part-time permits available. |
| Motorcycle permit |
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Dutton Park
| Permit type | Zones | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Staff permit |
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Part-time permits available. |
| Motorcycle permit |
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Long Pocket
| Permit type | Zones | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Staff permit |
| Free |
| Commuter permit (commute to St Lucia) |
| Free |
Part-time staff permits
Part-time permits are only valid on the nominated active permit days.
Part-time permits will be available until the end of 2025, while the University reviews parking across our campuses.
| Permit type | Fortnightly rate | 6-month rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days per fortnight | $12.30 | $160 |
| 4 days per fortnight | $24.60 | $320 |
| 6 days per fortnight | $36.90 | $480 |
| 8 days per fortnight | $49.20 | $640 |
There are limited permits available for students.
Motorcycles (St Lucia, Herston and Dutton Park)
Motorcycle permits are restricted to a specific campus or site. You can't use your permit to park at other UQ locations.
| Permit type | Zones | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle permit | Orange zone (at the relevant campus or site) | $299 per year |
Gatton
| Permit type | Zones | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Standard permit | Gatton red zone | Free |
| Undercover permit | Gatton blue zone | $100 per semester full-time |
Long Pocket
| Permit type | Zones | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Commuter permit (commute to St Lucia) | Long Pocket pink zone | Free |
There are limited permits available for visitors.
Motorcycles (St Lucia, Herston and Dutton Park)
Motorcycle permits are restricted to a specific campus or site. You can't use your permit to park at other UQ locations.
| Permit type | Zones | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle permit | Orange zone (at the relevant campus or site) | $299 per year |
Corporate partners (St Lucia only)
Corporate partners can apply for a permit at UQ St Lucia. These permits must be approved by the Chief Operating Officer or a delegated authorised person.
| Permit type | Zones | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate partner permit |
| $2,086 per year |