FAQs about vPermit
See answers to some of our frequently asked questions
Download our FAQ documentVirtual permit (vPermit) parking
Purchase a vPermit and register your car online
Purchase your vPermitPay as you go (PAYG) parking
Use the CellOPark site or app for PAYG parking
Register with CellOParkTwo ways to park — the choice is yours
Staff at Macquarie University can pay to park on the Wallumattagal Campus using our digital parking management system.
There are two ways to pay for parking on campus:
- virtual permit (vPermit)
- pay as you go (PAYG).
Both options do not require tickets or display permits. We use licence plate recognition technology to identify if parking has been paid.
Please register for just one of the above options.
Consider the following before deciding which will work best for you:
- your budget
- how often you drive to work
- how many hours you intend to park on campus
- the length of your work period.
Both payment types are available to any staff member with a valid Macquarie University OneID. Differences are listed in the comparison table below:
Payment type | Carpark zone | Is salary sacrifice available? |
|---|---|---|
PAYG |
| No |
vPermit (under six months) | All carparks, though some require department permission eg MQBS, The Chancellery, Waterloo Road | No |
vPermit (six months or longer) | All carparks, though some require department permission eg MQBS, The Chancellery, Waterloo Road | Yes, via fortnightly deductions |
2024 parking rates and registration
vPermit
You can purchase a vPermit online via our secure portal. Once registered, your licence plate is proof of payment for the term of the vPermit.
vPermits are available in annual, half-year, 90-day, 60 day and 30-day periods.
To register for a vPermit you will need:
- your Macquarie University staff OneID eg MQ11112222
- your Macquarie University staff email address eg firstname.surname@mq.edu.au
- your credit or debit card details (for vPermits of less than six months)
- your car licence plate number/s. You can register multiple vehicles on an account, but you must select the ‘active’ vehicle on your account. The system does not automatically recognise which car you are driving. Learn how to switch licence plate numbers on vPermit.
Once you have started the registration process you must complete it, or the session will time out and you will have to start again.
Purchase your 2024 v-Permit online now
Rates
Rates effective 1 January to 31 December 2024. Maximum cost applies between these dates. Pro-rata cost applies for shorter vPermit periods purchased.
Staff permit type | Staff rates | Which carparks can I use? | PAYG rates |
|---|---|---|---|
Green — General Zone 1 (West 3, South 2) | $920 maximum annually | Any general zone and sports fields. | $3.50 per hour |
Yellow — General Zone 2 (West 4) | $880 maximum annually | General zones 2 and 3, and sports fields. | $3.10 per hour |
Blue — General Zone 3 (West 5 and 6) | $840 maximum annually | General zone 3 and sports fields. | $2.20 per hour |
Staff only (North 3 and 5, West 7, East 4) | $1,000 maximum annually | North 3 and 5, West 7, East 4 plus all general zones and sports fields. | N/A |
Chancellery — East 5 | $1,090 maximum annually | East 5 plus all general zones and sports fields. Available to staff only with approval by Chancellery. | N/A |
MQBS — East 6 (for MQBS Staff only) | $1,000 maximum annually | East 6 plus all general zones and sports fields. Available to MQBS staff with approval by faculty. | N/A |
Reserved East 3, West 3 | $3,818 maximum annually | Dedicated bays plus all general zones and sports fields. | N/A |
Staff premium East 2 and East 3 | $1,090 maximum annually | Staff premium East 2 and 3 plus all general zones and sports fields. Available to staff only — limited number of permits. | N/A |
Waterloo Road 44 and 50 Waterloo Road | $920 maximum annually | Access to park at Waterloo Road can be added to general zone 1, staff only or staff premium vPermits — but only with approval via department or faculty. | N/A |
Need help?
- vPermits are self-managed via a personal, online vPermit account.
- Email parking@mq.edu.au for advice on queries that are NOT answered in the FAQ information sheets or on this website.
PAYG
PAYG charges an hourly rate and is self-managed using an app on a device, or online. Register with our supplier CellOPark to start a parking session at Macquarie University. When exiting a campus carpark, use the app or go online to end that parking session.
Note: PAYG is only available in General Zone Macquarie University campus carparks, not in staff-only carparks.
To register for PAYG you will need:
- your Macquarie University staff OneID eg MQ11112222
- your credit or debit card details
- your car licence plate number/s. You can register multiple vehicles on an account, but you must select the ‘active’ vehicle on your account. The system does not automatically recognise which car you are driving. Learn more about switching your licence plate number.
Register for your 2024 staff PAYG online now
You can download the CellOPark app from the iStore (Apple) or Google Play (Android).
Rates January to December 2024
PAYG permit type | Staff rates | Where can I park? |
|---|---|---|
Green — General Zone 1 (West 3, South 2) | $3.50 per hour $22.15 maximum daily | Green, yellow and blue zones, and sports fields |
Yellow — General Zone 2 (West 4) | $3.10 per hour $17.70 maximum daily | Yellow and blue zones, and sports fields |
Blue — General Zone 3 (West 5 and 6) | $2.20 per hour $13.30 maximum daily | Blue zone and sports fields |
Need help?
Email support@cellopark.com.au or view the CellOPark FAQ page.