What will your car cost to register?

Pick your state or territory. Each calculator adds registration, transfer fees and stamp duty into one total, with an electric vs petrol comparison underneath.

Plate figures are yearly registration for a typical private car (the default car in each calculator). “Plus CTP” means compulsory injury insurance is bought separately and is not in the figure.

Typical costs by state

The same two jobs in every state: renewing for a year, and buying a $30,000 used car. Use these to compare, then open your state’s calculator for your own car.

StateRego for a yearInjury coverBuy a $30,000 used car
New South Wales$375Bought separately: Green slip$942
Queensland$452.70Bought separately: CTP insurance$933.65
South Australia$705Included: CTP insurance$1,173
Tasmania$642.77Included: MAIB premium$935.28
Australian Capital Territory$639.10Bought separately: CTP insurance$1,002.70
Western Australia$953.44Included: Motor injury insurance$1,070.50
Northern Territory$849.25Included: MAC (CTP)$922
Victoria$958.80Included: TAC charge$1,307.50

“Buy a used car” is the transfer fee plus stamp duty. Registration, insurance and plates are extra. Figures use standard (non-concession) rates in force in October 2026, and are examples, not quotes.

Tools for any state