Car Stamp Duty Calculator Australia 2026
Estimate stamp duty on a car purchase — the motor vehicle or vehicle registration duty payable when you first register or transfer a vehicle. Calculators cover New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland using official FY 2026-27 tables. Registration fees are not included.
Choose a state
New South Wales
$3 per $100 up to $45,000
Passenger vehicles then $5 per $100
Victoria
Green and primary producer $8.40 / $200
Other passenger luxury bands from $80,809
Queensland
Rates by cylinders, hybrid or electric
Light vehicles step up above $100,000
How the three states differ
| Feature | NSW | VIC | QLD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Motor vehicle duty | Motor vehicle duty | Vehicle registration duty |
| Standard increment | Per $100 or part | Per $200 or part | Per $100 or part |
| Typical passenger rate | $3 then $5 from $45,000 | $8.40, then luxury bands from $80,809 | By cylinders, hybrid or electric |
| Concessional class | Some body types stay on $3 | Green and primary producer cars | Hybrid and electric light vehicles |
| Registration fees | Not included | Not included | Not included |
What these calculators cover
Duty, not registration
The estimate is the duty line only. You still pay the state’s registration, insurance and any transfer or inspection fee through Service NSW, VicRoads or TMR.
New and used vehicles
New cars are usually assessed on the amount paid or the list price. Used transfers generally use the higher of the sale price and the current market value.
State-specific options
Victoria asks about green, primary producer and other passenger cars. Queensland asks about cylinders or a hybrid or electric drivetrain. New South Wales asks whether the vehicle is a passenger vehicle.
Property stamp duty is separate
Duty on a house or land uses different tables. Use the property stamp duty calculators if you are buying real estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is car stamp duty in Australia?
Car stamp duty is the state tax charged when you register a vehicle in your name or transfer an existing registration. Revenue offices call it motor vehicle duty in New South Wales and Victoria, and vehicle registration duty in Queensland. It is separate from the annual registration fee, CTP or TAC, and any inspection charge.
Does this calculator include registration fees?
No. Each page estimates duty only. Service NSW, VicRoads and Queensland TMR also collect registration, insurance and transfer fees. Those amounts are not added here.
What value should I type in?
Use the purchase price including GST, and the market value if you have it. Used vehicles are generally assessed on the higher of those two figures. Queensland new vehicles with a published list price are assessed on that list price plus extras, even if you negotiated a lower sale price.
Do the three states use the same rate?
No. New South Wales charges $3 per $100, then $5 per $100 on passenger vehicles from $45,000. Victoria charges per $200, with a concessional green and primary-producer rate and luxury bands for other passenger cars. Queensland charges per $100 using the engine type (hybrid or electric, cylinder count) and a higher light-vehicle rate above $100,000.
Is this financial product advice?
No. The pages give general information so you can apply a published duty table. They are not a revenue-office assessment and not financial product advice. Confirm the amount with the relevant revenue or transport office. That approach follows ASIC’s general-information standard: we do not advise on a specific financial product.