Every state charges for rego in a different way, so the cheapest state depends on the car. A small hatch is cheapest in Tasmania, a large SUV in Tasmania and a dual-cab ute in Tasmania. The dearest for the large SUV is Australian Capital Territory, at $1,260.70 a year.
Checked 9 October 2026. Figures come from the same fee tables as the compare every state calculator.
| State | Charged by | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Weight | A flat registration fee plus vehicle tax that rises with the car’s weight. CTP (the green slip) is bought separately. |
| Victoria | Type and zone | One fee for cars and a different one for utes, higher in high-risk metropolitan zones. The TAC charge is included. |
| Queensland | Cylinders | The fee depends on the number of cylinders, plus a traffic improvement fee. CTP is bought separately. |
| Western Australia | Weight | A licence fee for each 100 kg of tare weight, plus flat fees and Motor Injury Insurance. |
| South Australia | Cylinders and area | Cars pay by number of cylinders and utes by weight, with a metropolitan or country rate. CTP is included. |
| Tasmania | Cylinders | Cars and utes pay by number of cylinders. MAIB cover is included. |
| ACT | Emissions and weight | The fee depends on the car’s emissions category and its weight. CTP is bought separately. |
| NT | Cylinders and engine size | The fee depends on cylinders and engine size in cc. MAC cover is included. |
Yearly rego, including compulsory third party (CTP) cover, for each car: Small hatch, a 3-4 cylinder, 1,500 cc car at 1,100 kg; Medium sedan, a 4-cylinder, 2,000 cc car at 1,400 kg; Large SUV, a 6-cylinder, 3,500 cc car at 2,000 kg; Dual-cab ute, a 4-cylinder, 2,800 cc ute at 2,300 kg. An example CTP amount is added in NSW, Queensland and the ACT, where CTP is bought separately.
| State | Small hatch | Medium sedan | Large SUV | Dual-cab ute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | $764 | $833 | $1,038 | $1,038 |
| Queensland | $852.70 | $852.70 | $1,077.55 | $852.70 |
| South Australia | $705 | $705 | $875 | $1,240 |
| Tasmania | $642.77 | $642.77 | $686.77 | $650.77 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $978.40 | $1,036.10 | $1,260.70 | $1,148.40 |
| Western Australia | $864.16 | $953.44 | $1,132 | $1,184.53 |
| Northern Territory | $792.25 | $849.25 | $978.25 | $849.25 |
| Victoria | $958.80 | $958.80 | $958.80 | $959.90 |
Try your own car in the compare every state calculator, or read cheapest state to register a car for a typical sedan.
Every figure comes from the same calculation that powers each state’s rego calculator, using fee tables checked in October 2026 against Service NSW, Queensland Transport and Main Roads, Service SA, Transport Services, Access Canberra, Department of Transport, Motor Vehicle Registry, VicRoads. The ACT assumes emissions category A, B, D and C for the four cars in order. Not included: plates, safety checks, late fees, concessions and heavy vehicles. You are welcome to quote these figures with a link back to this page.