Australia Day

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the City plans for large-scale events such as Australia Day with the health and safety of our community our highest priority.

Australia Day 2022 in South Perth will look a little different due to continuing uncertainty around COVID-19.

Event information

The City will host its annual Australia Day Morning Ceremony at Sir James Mitchell Park including the welcoming of the City’s newest Australian citizens, raising of the Australian flag, presentation of the Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards, and the Ted Maslen Memorial University Exhibition Award.

The Rotary Club of Como will then fire up the BBQ and host a Great Aussie breakfast to get you fuelled up for the day ahead.

The Celebration Zone which has previously taken place in the afternoon at Sir James Mitchell Park will not take place in 2022. Instead, the City is working on plans to create four zones along the South Perth foreshore where families will be able to enjoy the afternoon and view the City of Perth Skyworks in the evening. Activities will kick off in each of the zones from 3pm and will conclude at 7.30pm in time for the City of Perth Skyworks at 8pm.

More details will be made available here soon.

Traffic Management and local resident access

In order to manage emergency access as well as safe entry and exit for visitors expected to attend the foreshore in the afternoon, local traffic management will be in place with resident permits required for those living within the traffic management area.

Australia Day 2022 Resident Flyer with detailed information for residents living in the traffic management area will be sent in December providing details of how to apply for a permit as well as information about accessing their property on Australia Day.

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Important Information

The following information is provided for local residents who live close to the South Perth Foreshore.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable Australia Day with minimal impact on residents, the City implements a traffic management plan for Australia Day as required by WA Police and Main Roads WA.

Please read the following information carefully as there are significant traffic and parking changes in South Perth on Australia Day 2022.

Access Restricted Area (yellow area on map)

In the access restricted area, roads will be closed from 12pm to 10.30pm on Wednesday 26 January 2022.

No street, verge or crossover* parking will be permitted during this time for residents or their visitors. Vehicles should only be parked on private property.

*Your crossover is the area of driveway between the road and your property line. Please note that you are not permitted to use the crossover to park during Australia Day parking restricted times.

The Access Restricted Area is divided into four Residential Zones (see map: Zones A, B, C and D), with designated entry points for each zone - A1, A2, B1, B2, C, D1 and D2.

Parking Restricted Area (light blue on map)

A parking restricted area will be in operation on Australia Day to ensure sufficient access for emergency vehicles as directed by WA Police and Main Roads WA.

There will be no parking allowed on the road or verge (this includes crossovers - the area of driveway between the road and a property line) in the parking restricted area. Please ensure you inform your visitors of these restrictions.

Please refer to the Australia Day 2022 traffic parking and road closure map for affected streets.

The following information is for those residing in the Access Restricted Area and their visitors (yellow on map).

Yes. If you live in the access restricted area, you can park on your driveway or in your garage or carport, but you (or your visitors) will not be able to park on the crossover (the area of driveway between the road and your property line) or on the street.

You can enter the area by presenting a valid driver’s license listing your current address but if you do not have your current address listed on your driver’s license, you will need to apply for an access permit.

There is no provision for parking on the street, on verges nor on your crossover (the area of driveway between the road and your property line) on Australia Day 2022 in the Access Restricted Area.

If you live in the Access Restricted Area and you do not have a private parking space, you will be required to find alternative parking arrangements on 26 January 2022. Please call Customer Service on 9474 0777 if you need more information about where to park.

We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause but this process has been put in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all as part of the City's traffic management plan for Australia Day.

If you expect visitors on Australia Day and you have parking space available on your property, you can apply for an Access Permit for your guests.

Please note that there is to be no parking on any verge (including your crossover - the area of driveway between the road and your property line) or in the street.

Your visitors can enter via the designated entry point for your address by presenting a valid Access Permit for that Residential Zone. Please refer to the map to determine the Zone your property is in.

Should you have a care provider scheduled to visit on Australia Day 2022, please contact the City during business hours on 9474 0777 to arrange for access within the Access Restricted Area.

The City will require name and contact details of the carer, the registration number for the carer’s vehicle and your address inside the Access Restricted Area. Please note that there is to be no parking on any verge (including your crossover - the area of driveway between the road and your property line) or in the street.

You will need to apply for an Access Permit if:

you live in the Access Restricted area but your drivers licence doesn't show your current address
or if you are expecting visitors on Australia Day (you will need to provide visitors with parking on your property as no street, verge or crossover parking will be permitted)

You can show your drivers license to enter the Access Restricted Area if it shows your current address inside the area.

You can apply for an Access Permit online or by submitting the hard copy form that was sent to all residents living in the Access Restricted Area.

Hard copy forms can be submitted:

in person at the Civic Centre
by email to enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au
by post to City of South Perth, Civic Centre, Cnr Sandgate St and South Tce, South Perth WA 6151.

Your application must be received by 3pm on Tuesday 25 January 2022.

Only people residing in the Access Restricted Area can apply for a permit.

2022 Australia Day Access Permit application form

The Access Permit application form will be available here in early December 2021.

Please note that the cut off for permit applications is 3pm Tuesday 25 January 2022.

Free Event Transport Service

To facilitate access to the City of South Perth Celebration Zone, the City will be providing a free shuttle service between:

George Burnett Leisure Centre (GBLC), Manning Rd, Cnr Elderfield Rd, Karawara
the City of South Perth Civic Centre, cnr Sandgate St and South Tce, South Perth
the four entertainment zones.

The shuttle buses will run approximately every 10 minutes back and forth between 2-9.30pm with a break between 7.30 and 8.30pm to allow visitors to watch the fireworks.

Both GBLC and the Civic Centre are easily accessible from the Kwinana Freeway and have ample parking facilities including ACROD parking. Shuttle buses are fully accessible for passengers with wheelchairs, prams or mobility devices.

Bicycle

Please note that some sections of the cycle path along the South Perth Foreshore will be diverted from 7am to midnight on Australia Day.

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle parking is available inside each of the entertainment zones. Please remember to bring a bike lock.

Driving

Visitors to the South Perth Foreshore on Australia Day are strongly encouraged to use public transport.

The Kwinana Freeway exit ramps (northbound and southbound) and the roads bounded by Labouchere Road, Angelo Street, Douglas Avenue, Canning Highway and Ellam Street will be closed from 12pm to 10.30pm.

On-Demand Transport Vehicles

On Australia Day between 12pm and 10.30pm, on demand transport services (such as taxis, Uber, Ola, Chofer, Shebah and other vehicle charter companies) will not be permitted to drop off or pick up riders in the Access Restricted Area.

Likewise, on demand food delivery services (such as Domino’s, Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Menulog and Eat Now) will not be allowed to deliver food inside the area.

To accommodate these services, the City will set up a temporary pick up and drop off area at the City’s Windsor Park car park off Labouchere Road.

Parking

Parking Restricted Area (light blue on map)

A parking restricted area will be in operation during the event to ensure sufficient access for emergency vehicles.

There will be no parking allowed on the road or verge (this includes crossovers - the area of driveway between the road and a property line) in the parking restricted area.

Please refer to the Australia Day 2022 traffic parking and road closure map for affected streets.

Disability and ACROD Parking

The City will be providing a free shuttle bus service between;

George Burnett Leisure Centre (GBLC), Manning Rd, Cnr Elderfield Rd, Karawara
City of South Perth Civic Centre, Cnr Sandgate St and South Tce, South Perth
The four entertainment zones.

All shuttle buses will be fully accessible for passengers with wheelchairs, prams or mobility devices.

The shuttle buses will run approximately every 10 minutes back and forth between 2-9.30pm, with a break between 7.30 and 8.30pm to allow visitors to watch the fireworks.

Both GBLC and the Civic Centre are easily accessible from the Kwinana Freeway and have ample parking with priority accessible parking for those with valid ACROD permits.

At each of the entertainment zones, there will be accessible matting for people with disability, walkers, prams and strollers from the shuttle bus stop into the zone.

Permits

Either a valid drivers license showing your address inside the access restricted area OR a 2022 Australia Day Access permit must be presented to the traffic controllers upon entry into the access restricted area.

Please place the permit on your dashboard with your vehicle registration facing out.

Walking & Cycling Paths

Some sections of the cycle path along the South Perth Foreshore will be diverted from 7am to midnight on Australia Day to allow for event structures.

Penalties & Infringements

Double penalties apply to all City of South Perth infringements issued on Australia Day 2022 - please check signs and read the traffic and parking information above before parking
Illegally parked vehicles within the Parking Restricted Area will be towed and impounded.

Items not allowed on the South Perth Foreshore

For safety reasons please do not bring large objects (greater than 1.5m) into the event zone as they will be impounded
Please do not bring glass containers into the event zone
Drones are not permitted to fly over populous areas so please don’t bring your drone to foreshore on Australia Day. For more information visit www.casa.gov.au.

Impounded Goods

Collection of impounded goods can be arranged from Thursday 27 January 2022 during business hours by phoning the City on 9474 0777.

Australia Day 2022 events

Events Listing

2022 Australia Day Morning Ceremony & Great Aussie Breakfast

Sir James Mitchell Park, Flagpole 26 January 2022

Australia Day celebrations begin early with the City of South Perth's Morning Ceremony and Great Aussie Breakfast.

Arts & Culture Australia Day Food & Drink Free Kids/Family Outdoor Seniors Young people

Contact us

Phone 9474 0777
Email enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au