Vehicle Stamp Duty on $25,000 Car in New South Wales
Vehicle stamp duty on a $25,000 car in New South Wales is $750 (3.00%). Compare car stamp duty across all states. 2026-27 rates.
Duty Breakdown
| Vehicle value | $25,000 |
| Motor Vehicle Duty (NSW) | $750.00 |
| Effective duty rate | 3.00% |
How NSW calculates vehicle stamp duty
New South Wales charges Motor Vehicle Duty at $3 per $100 of value (or part) on passenger vehicles up to $44,999. From $45,000, duty is $1,350 plus $5 per $100 on the value above $45,000. Motorcycles and other non-passenger vehicles are a flat $3 per $100.
At $25,000, you're in the typical new mid-size range — still below the higher-value thresholds that several states use to lift the rate.
NSW Motor Vehicle Duty rate tiers
| Value band | Rate |
|---|---|
| Passenger up to $44,999 | $3 per $100 |
| Passenger $45,000 and over | $1,350 + $5 per $100 over $45,000 |
| Motorcycles & other vehicles | $3 per $100 (flat) |
Duty steps up above $45,000 — the marginal rate jumps from $3 to $5 per $100, so duty climbs faster on more expensive cars.
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Compare $25,000 Car Across All States
Standard passenger vehicle. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.
| State | Stamp Duty | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| WA | $688.00 | 2.75% |
| NSW | $750.00 | 3.00% |
| QLD | $750.00 | 3.00% |
| TAS | $750.00 | 3.00% |
| NT | $750.00 | 3.00% |
| ACT | $750.00 | 3.00% |
| SA | $940.00 | 3.76% |
| VIC | $1,050.00 | 4.20% |
Buying in WA instead of VIC saves $363 in stamp duty on a $25,000 vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
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