Parents’ Rooms in Major Malls (Australia)

Find clean, well-equipped parents’ rooms in Australia’s major shopping centres. This guide lists typical facilities, tips, and where to look in popular malls by state. Always check centre maps for the latest info, as locations and amenities can change.

What to expect in parents’ rooms

• Changing facilities: Multiple change benches, nappy bins
• Feeding: Private feeding rooms or curtained areas, chairs, power outlets
• Heating: Microwave and sink for bottles/food
• Toddlers: Enclosed toddler toilets, child-height basins
• Accessibility: Step‑free access, space for prams and wheelchairs, nearby accessible toilets
• Extras (varies): Play areas, water dispensers, lounge seating

Quick tips

• Use the centre’s “Amenities” on the map for exact locations and opening hours.
• Look for “Parents’ rooms,” “Parents facilities,” or “Parenting rooms.”
• Some rooms close with the centre; late‑trading nights may vary.
• If a room is busy, ask concierge for alternatives on another level.

By state and major centres

New South Wales

• Westfield Sydney (CBD): Multiple parents’ rooms across levels; check directory.
• Queen Victoria Building (QVB): Parents’ room near restrooms; lift access between levels.
• Westfield Bondi Junction: Several rooms; family amenities on multiple levels.
• Macquarie Centre (Macquarie Park): Parents’ rooms with feeding spaces and microwaves.
• Chatswood Chase / Westfield Chatswood: Rooms on select levels; ask concierge for quiet options.
• Westfield Parramatta: Multiple locations; accessible facilities on all main levels.

Victoria

• Melbourne Central: Parents’ room near main amenities; lift access to all levels.
• Emporium Melbourne: Modern rooms; look for signage on each level.
• QV Melbourne: Parents’ facilities signposted; check centre map.
• Chadstone – The Fashion Capital: Multiple well‑equipped rooms; concierge can direct to quieter rooms.
• Highpoint (Maribyrnong): Rooms with toddler toilets and change benches.

Queensland

• Queen Street Mall precinct (Myer Centre/Brisbane Arcade area): Parents’ rooms within major centres off the mall.
• Westfield Chermside: Multiple parents’ rooms; family amenities across levels.
• Westfield Carindale: Rooms with feeding spaces and microwaves.
• Pacific Fair (Broadbeach): Spacious, modern parents’ rooms; check precinct maps.

Western Australia

• Westfield Carousel (Cannington): Multiple rooms; family amenities signposted.
• Lakeside Joondalup: Rooms with change and feeding spaces.
• Claremont Quarter: Boutique centre with parenting facilities.

South Australia

• Westfield Marion: Several parents’ rooms; accessible toilets nearby.
• Rundle Mall precinct: Facilities within major arcades and centres off the mall.
• Adelaide Central Market precinct: Parenting facilities in market/arcade buildings.

Tasmania

• Hobart CBD (Cat & Fiddle / Centrepoint): Parents’ rooms within main centres.
• Launceston (Brisbane St Mall precinct): Facilities in nearby centres.

ACT

• Canberra Centre: Multiple parenting rooms across levels; check directory for quiet rooms.
• Westfield Woden / Belconnen: Parents’ rooms with change and feeding spaces.

Northern Territory

• Casuarina Square (Darwin): Parents’ rooms signposted; accessible facilities nearby.
• Gateway / Palmerston Shopping Centres: Parenting facilities available.

Accessibility notes

• Most centres offer lift access and pram‑friendly layouts.
• Accessible toilets are usually located adjacent to or within the parents’ room area.
• If you require an adult change facility (ceiling hoist/adult‑size change table), see our state‑by‑state guides below.

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Related guides

• Parents’ Rooms by City
• Adult Change Facilities (Australia)
• Wheelchair‑Accessible Toilets

Disclaimer

Amenities can change without notice. Check the centre’s website or concierge for the latest information before you go.

FAQs

Do all parents’ rooms have private feeding spaces?

Most large centres provide private or semi‑private feeding rooms, but setup varies. Check the centre map or ask concierge.

Are microwaves always available?

They are common in major centres, but not guaranteed. Consider a thermos/flask backup.

Can I access parents’ rooms without a child?

Policies vary. Some rooms are reserved for carers with children; ask concierge if you’re a support person.