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Vehicle Stamp Duty on $50,000 Car in New South Wales

Vehicle stamp duty on a $50,000 car in New South Wales is $1,600 (3.20%). Compare car stamp duty across all states. 2025-26 rates.

Motor Vehicle Duty $1,600.00 NSW duty on a $50,000 vehicle
Effective rate 3.20%
Vehicle value $50,000
Cheapest state QLD ($1,500)

Duty Breakdown

Vehicle value $50,000
Motor Vehicle Duty (NSW) $1,600.00
Effective duty rate 3.20%

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 $50,000, you're in the premium range, where states like NSW (above $45,000) and WA (above $50,000) step up to higher duty rates.

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.

Compare Nearby Vehicle Values in NSW

Vehicle Value Stamp Duty Effective Rate
$45,000 $1,350.00 3.00%
$50,000 $1,600.00 3.20%
$60,000 $2,100.00 3.50%

Compare $50,000 Car Across All States

Standard passenger vehicle. Sorted cheapest to most expensive.

Buying in QLD instead of WA saves $1,750 in stamp duty on a $50,000 vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

How much is stamp duty on a $50,000 car in NSW?
Stamp duty on a $50,000 vehicle in New South Wales is $1,600. This represents an effective rate of 3.20% of the vehicle's value. This applies to a standard passenger vehicle — rates may vary for commercial vehicles, motorcycles, or EVs depending on the state.
Which state has the cheapest stamp duty on a $50k car?
For a $50,000 vehicle, Queensland has the lowest stamp duty at $1,500 (3.00%). The most expensive is Western Australia at $3,250 — a difference of $1,750.
When do I pay vehicle stamp duty in NSW?
In New South Wales, vehicle stamp duty (Motor Vehicle Duty) is typically paid when you register or transfer a vehicle into your name. For new vehicles from a dealer, it's usually included in the on-road costs. For private sales, you pay when transferring registration.
Does NSW have an electric vehicle stamp duty exemption?
Not anymore. NSW's electric vehicle stamp duty exemption ended on 1 January 2024, so EVs now pay the standard Motor Vehicle Duty rates shown here.
Do motorcycles pay less stamp duty in NSW?
Motorcycles and other non-passenger vehicles are charged a flat $3 per $100 of value and do not pay the higher $5 per $100 tier that applies to passenger cars above $45,000.
Is vehicle stamp duty the same as property stamp duty?
No. Vehicle stamp duty and property stamp duty are completely separate taxes with different rates. Vehicle duty is generally much lower — typically 3-5% of the vehicle's value compared to up to 5-7% for property.

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State Stamp Duty Effective Rate
QLD $1,500.00 3.00%
NT $1,500.00 3.00%
NSW $1,600.00 3.20%
ACT $1,611.00 3.22%
SA $1,940.00 3.88%
TAS $2,000.00 4.00%
VIC $2,100.00 4.20%
WA $3,250.00 6.50%