Our shopping strips are the heart of Glen Eira. They’re where we meet friends, shop local, grab a coffee, or enjoy a night out. These places are vibrant, welcoming, and essential to our quality of life — and we know how much our community values them.

As Glen Eira grows, these areas are getting busier — and finding a car park is becoming harder.

Our busiest shopping strips are Carnegie, Elsternwick and Bentleigh, so we want your feedback on these areas first.

A fairer, more balanced system

People want more trees, seating, outdoor dining and public gathering areas. At the same time, we know that cars are still a big part of how many people get around.

Our population is on track to grow from 151,096 in 2017 to 180,626 by 2036. That means more people, more homes — and more cars.

With limited space and more people using our shopping strips every day, we want to look at how we manage parking to make the most of what we have. In 2023, the Community Priorities Panel from Our Priorities, Our Future recommended that Council review how parking is managed.

We know change could be challenging, but being responsible with parking management now could bring real benefits.

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  • Less congestion

    Fewer cars circling means smoother traffic and safer streets.

  • More access

    More turnover means more people can find a car park when they need one.

  • Better places

    Revenue from parking could be reinvested into local upgrades, like footpaths, lighting, bike parking, greenery and public spaces.

We're exploring options to help

At peak times, parking in the Carnegie, Elsternwick and Bentleigh shopping strips is already close to full. This means more cars circling the block, more congestion, and more frustration for everyone.

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but there are some tools that could help us manage parking more effectively. We've listed some of these tools under the icons below, and you can read more about them in our consultant's report.

These tools are commonly used by other councils to manage the same challenges.

We’re still exploring and no decisions have been made. These are your shopping strips, and your voice matters.

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  • Timed parking

    This encourages turnover so more people could use the same space throughout the day.

  • Parking sensors and smart technology

    This can help drivers find an available car park more easily, reducing time spent parking.

  • User-pays parking

    This encourages more considered travel choices, promotes fairness, and helps fund improvements to our centres. Recommended by our Community Priorities Panel in 2023.

Have your say

To let us know what you think, you can:

  • fill out the survey below
  • comment in the map below
  • email engagement@gleneira.vic.gov.au
  • call us on 9524 3333
  • send a letter or visit us at Glen Eira Town Hall, corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield.

Next steps

Once the survey closes, we will review your feedback and share it at the Council meeting on Wednesday 5 November 2025. Your feedback will help shape Council's future decision making.

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