Garages and parking to rent in Australia: prices and rules
Parking spaces in Melbourne average about A$411 a month, and lockup garages there are listed up to A$450 a month. In Sydney, garages in some suburbs are listed from about A$125 a week. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites in November 2026. For a space near you, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and get offers from local sellers.
Approximate prices in Australia, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type | Location | Price |
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| Parking space, average | Melbourne | about A$411 per month |
| Lockup garage | Melbourne | up to A$450 per month |
| Garage | Sydney suburbs (Earlwood, Bankstown) | A$125 to A$140 per week |
| All listed spaces and garages | Melbourne | A$290 to A$3,042 per month (average about A$635) |
Rules for renting out a bay
If the space is in the Perth Parking Management Area, every non-residential parking bay needs a Perth Parking Bay Licence, and the licence carries a fee known as the Perth Parking Levy. The person offering the bay should hold that licence, so ask to see it before you pay. Income from renting out a garage, driveway or parking space is generally taxable in Australia and has to be declared, so a private owner who lets a space may need to include it in their tax return.
Season and weather
Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Sellers quote a fixed weekly or monthly figure, so the season mainly changes what you need. In the wet winter months a covered garage protects a car from rain and cold. From December to February, a shaded space or a ventilated garage keeps the car cooler. Ask what the space is like at the time of year you will use it.
How it is priced and what to check
Spaces are priced per week or per month, and the lease term decides which rate applies, so ask for both. Give the size in metres: the car's length and width, and its height if you drive a van or a tall SUV. Check the access (remote control, key or gate), the district and the from date. Ask whether the monthly price includes power or insurance, because the listings do not say.
Write your request in your own words in the BlaBlaPrice chat, with the district, the vehicle and the from date. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and listings in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice answer in the chat with their own offer and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact, and the service is free for buyers. To look at spaces to buy instead, see garages and parking for sale, or start from garages and parking.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to rent a garage or parking space in Australia?
In Melbourne, parking spaces average about A$411 a month and lockup garages are listed up to A$450 a month. In Sydney suburbs, garages are listed at A$125 to A$140 a week. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites in November 2026.
Do I need a licence to rent out a parking bay in Perth?
Yes, if the bay is non-residential and sits in the Perth Parking Management Area. It needs a Perth Parking Bay Licence and pays the Perth Parking Levy.
Is income from renting out a garage taxable?
Generally yes. Income from renting out a garage, driveway or parking space is generally taxable in Australia and has to be declared.
Does the season change the price?
Not much. Sellers quote a fixed weekly or monthly figure, and the season mainly changes what you need, such as covered space in the wet months from June to August.
