Car Stamp Duty in New South Wales — Calculator & 2026-27 Rates
$3 per $100 (or part) up to $44,999; from $45,000, $1,350 plus $5 per $100 of the excess (passenger vehicles).
Revenue NSW — motor vehicle duty · rates effective 17 July 2026New South Wales duty is a flat rate charged across the car's value, and for most cars that single rate is the whole sum. It only gets more involved above a value threshold: past that point you pay a fixed base amount plus a higher rate, but the higher rate applies only to the part of the value above the threshold, not the whole price. So crossing the line nudges the bill up gradually rather than jumping it.
A few vehicle types are kept on the lower flat rate no matter what they cost. Motorcycles, large buses, hearses and vehicles set up for people with disability all stay on the flat rate at any value.
NSW stamp duty calculator
Estimate for a private passenger vehicle. Dutiable value is the higher of price paid or market value. General information only — confirm with the revenue office before transacting.
NSW duty rates in full
| Vehicle value | Duty |
|---|---|
| Up to $44,999 | $3 per $100 or part |
| $45,000 or more (passenger vehicles) | $1,350 + $5 per $100 or part over $45,000 |
| Motorcycles, buses (9+), hearses, disability vehicles | $3 per $100 at any value |
Value rounds up to the next $100 before the rate applies. Motorcycles, buses for 9+ people, hearses and disability vehicles pay the flat $3 rate at any value.
Worked examples (passenger)
| Vehicle value | Duty | How it's worked out |
|---|---|---|
| $25,000.00 | $750.00 | $25,000 → 250 × $3 = $750 |
| $50,000.00 | $1,600.00 | first $45,000 → $1,350; excess $5,000 → 50 × $5 = $250; total = $1,600 |
| $80,000.00 | $3,100.00 | first $45,000 → $1,350; excess $35,000 → 350 × $5 = $1,750; total = $3,100 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much is stamp duty on a $50,000 car in NSW?
- For a passenger vehicle: $1,600.00 ($1,350 + $5 per $100 over $45,000). The calculator above shows the math for any value.
- What value is NSW duty charged on?
Duty is charged on the dutiable value. For a new car that's the price you pay, GST included. For a used car it's the higher of the sale price and the vehicle's market value, so writing a low figure on the paperwork for a car that's plainly worth more won't cut the duty, because the revenue office falls back to market value.
- Who is exempt from motor vehicle duty in NSW?
Some transfers attract an exemption or a concession rather than the full duty. Common categories across the states include certain transfers between family members, primary producers, and concessions for eligible pensioners or veterans. The exact categories and the conditions attached to them are specific and change over time, so check Revenue NSW for what applies to your situation before assuming you qualify.
Other states
- VIC stamp duty
- QLD stamp duty
- WA stamp duty
- SA stamp duty
- TAS stamp duty
- ACT stamp duty
- NT stamp duty
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Duty figures are computed from the published 2026-27 rates and reconciled against the Revenue NSW calculator before publication (see methodology).