Australia is wasting $1 billion on car parks nobody uses, report finds
A Grattan Institute report reveals that Australia is wasting over $1 billion annually on unused car parks. The report suggests abolishing mandatory parking requirements for new housing developments, as many car parks remain empty. It estimates that removing these requirements could lead to significant savings and increased housing availability.
- ▪The report found that up to 40 percent of car parks in capital city apartments are left empty each night.
- ▪Parking minimums add significant costs to apartment prices, with increases ranging from $62,000 to $137,000 depending on the city.
- ▪The authors recommend 'unbundling' parking spaces so they can be rented or bought separately from apartments.
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Grattan Institute report calls for abolition of parking minimum requirements throughout AustraliaKBy Kenji Sato612 ABC BrisbaneTopic:Urban Development and PlanningTue 19 May 2026 at 9:07pmTue 19 May 2026 at 9:07pmTue 19 May 2026 at 9:07pmThe report found the number of car parks far exceeded the number of cars in Australia's capital cities. (ABC News: Madi Chwasta)In short: A new report recommends abolishing laws which require developers to build car parking spaces in apartments.The Grattan Institute report found up to 40 per cent of car parks were left empty each night in capital city apartments.
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