NSW · Motor vehicles · FY 2026-27
NSW car stamp duty calculator
NSW keeps it to one moving part: 3% of the price, until a passenger car crosses $45,000 — from there the excess is charged at 5%. This calculator runs the exact Revenue NSW schedule, including the ute-and-motorcycle case that never leaves 3%.
Rates verified against the official sources — how we check.
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That's 3.00% of the price, on top of the sticker.
Duty only — rego transfer fees (typically $20–$50) are extra, and exemptions vary. Confirm with Revenue NSW before relying on it.
How NSW charges vehicle duty
Duty is charged per $100 or part of $100 — so a $30,001 car is rounded up to $30,100 of dutiable value before the 3% applies. The $45,000 threshold only exists for passenger vehicles (up to nine occupants): cross it and the amount above the line is charged at 5%, while the first $45,000 stays at 3%. It is a marginal step, not a cliff — no sudden jump for paying one dollar more.
Utes, vans, motorcycles and buses never see the 5% band; they pay a flat 3% at any price. That makes NSW one of the few states where a $90,000 LandCruiser ute is meaningfully cheaper to stamp than a $90,000 SUV of the same brand — the SUV is a passenger vehicle, the ute is not.
NSW's EV duty exemption ended on 31 December 2023, so electric cars now pay the same schedule as petrol ones. Caravans and camper trailers remain expressly exempt.
NSW motor vehicle duty
| Value / vehicle | Duty |
|---|---|
| Passenger car up to $45,000 | $3 per $100 (or part) |
| Passenger car over $45,000 | $1,350 + $5 per $100 over $45,000 |
| Ute, motorcycle, bus — any value | $3 per $100 (or part) |
Charged on the higher of the price paid and market value, including GST and accessories.
Worked examples
- $30,000 hatchback: $900 of duty. Under the threshold, plain 3%.
- $60,000 family SUV: $2,100 of duty. 3% on the first $45,000, then 5% on the $15,000 above it.
- $60,000 dual-cab ute: $1,800 of duty. Not a passenger vehicle — flat 3% all the way up.
NSW duty at a glance
| Price | Passenger car | Ute, motorcycle or bus |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $600 | $600 |
| $30,000 | $900 | $900 |
| $45,000 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| $60,000 | $2,100 | $1,800 |
| $80,000 | $3,100 | $2,400 |
Every figure comes from the same tested engine as the calculator above — the published schedule, not a percentage approximation.
The same $40,000 car, everywhere else
| Jurisdiction | Duty at $40,000 | Typical case |
|---|---|---|
| NSW — this page | $1,200 | passenger car |
| VIC | $1,680 | petrol passenger car |
| QLD | $1,200 | 1–4 cylinder car |
| WA | $2,000 | light vehicle |
| SA | $1,540 | passenger car |
| TAS | $1,600 | passenger car |
| ACT | $1,200 | new category-B car |
| NT | $1,200 | any vehicle |
Exemptions in New South Wales
No duty on caravans and camper trailers, transfers between spouses or de factos (jointly used vehicle), vehicles inherited through an estate, and eligible primary-producer or veteran cases. A gifted car outside those categories is dutiable at market value.
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a $50,000 car in NSW?
Do electric cars pay stamp duty in NSW?
Is a gifted car exempt from duty in NSW?
Do caravans pay stamp duty in NSW?
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Sources
Rates last verified 2026-08-28 for FY 2026-27. General information only — not financial or tax advice.