Trading permits

The City of Mandurah invites experienced Commercial and Aquatic Operators to submit proposals to trade at approved locations across the City Centre, Waterfront Precinct, and throughout the district for the 2025/2026 trading period. The City welcomes proposals that supports resident wellbeing, enhances the visitor experience, and contributes to the growth of small businesses.

Operators are asked to provide a detailed overview of their proposed operations—including goods or services offered, preferred location(s), operating hours, structures or vehicles involved, and any supporting materials such as site plans or images. Public liability insurance with a minimum cover of $20 million is also required.

Following the closure of the initial EOI process, there is now no fixed deadline for submissions. Applications will be accepted and assessed upon receival, offering flexibility for operators throughout the summer season.

Please refer to the Guidelines for further information and locations.

All Mobile Traders require a Trading Permit.
Mobile Traders are encouraged to locate within the pre-approved locations indicated in the Trading Permits Guidelines, however, alternative locations may be considered by the City of Mandurah, with the exception of:

• the Eastern Foreshore;
• the Western Foreshore;
• Mandurah City Centre (area bounded by Mandurah Terrace, Pinjarra Road, Gibson Street and Sutton Street;
• Mandurah Ocean Marina;
• All road reserves which are under the control of Main Roads WA (Mandurah Road, Old Coast Road, Mandjoogoordap Drive and Pinjarra Road east of Mandurah Road);
• Major roads under the control of the City of Mandurah (which include Peel/Allnutt Street, Mandurah Terrace (south of Anstruther Road), Anstruther Road, Pinjarra Road (west of Mandurah Road), Murdoch Drive, Gordon Road and Leslie Street.

Application information

• Applicant details and details of assistants;
• Proposed location(s) of trade including site plan(s);
• Proposed means of vehicular access to the site;
• Days and hours of trade;
• Details of goods and services to be traded;
• Details of any structures, stall or vehicle (s) to be used (photographs to be submitted where possible);
• Vehicle and trailer licence plate details;
• Copy of public liability insurance to the value of $20 million;
• Any other additional information to support the proposal.

All trading permits are valid for a maximum of 12 months. The valid permit is required to be displayed and/or produced upon request.

Once approval has been granted for either type of permit, a permit fee will be required to be paid prior to the commencement of operations.

All Operators – Application Fee
$172.95

Renewal Fee
$106.45

Amendment Fee
$52.84

Transfer of Permit
$52.84

Mobile Traders
$59.02 per day
$235.33 per week
$470.65 per month
$1,765.07 (1 October to 30 April)
$2,942.22 per annum

Commercial and Aquatic Operators
$941.56 per annum
$646.95 (1 October to 30 April)

Ice-cream & Confectionary Traders
$188.16 per month
$941.56 per annum