Why has the price of my green slip gone up? 

Has the price of your green slip gone up? Perhaps you changed your vehicle or personal circumstances. Many factors are used to set prices. Find out some possible reasons why your green slip costs more.

Greenslip prices might go up if your vehicle or personal circumstances change. Here are some possible reasons why.

Average green slip prices have increased

The average price of a green slip has gone up by 24% since 2022 – for everybody.

Greenslip price changes in 10 years

I bought a different kind of car

Your green slip price has gone up because:

• It’s a ute/light goods vehicle, which usually costs more than a motor car.
• You bought a car with a more powerful engine.
• It’s an older vehicle with fewer safety features.
• More claims are made by owners of this vehicle.

Greenslip prices by vehicle type

1 August, Metro driver, 45

I moved to Sydney from Wollongong

Your green slip price has gone up because:

• Sydney is a Metro area where green slips cost more than in other areas.
• There are more claims in Metro areas for serious injuries in motor crashes.

Greenslip prices by area

1 August, SUV driver, 50

I received a couple of demerit points

Your green slip price has gone up because:

• Insurers view demerit points as a sign of risk.
• Insurers charge more for one or more demerit points.
• Demerit points remain current for 3 years for your green slip price.

Greenslip prices by demerit points

1 August, SUV driver, 35

I had an at-fault accident

Your green slip price has gone up because:

• Some insurers, but not all, view at-fault accidents as a sign of risk.
• You made a claim on your insurance.
• Any at-fault accidents affect your green slip price for 5 years.

Greenslip prices by at-fault accident

1 August, ute driver, 35

I’m in my 70s now

Your green slip price has gone up because:

• Greenslip prices are charged according to your age bracket.
• Prices usually become cheaper with age but tend to increase in your 70s.

Greenslip prices by age

1 August, Metro SUV driver

Compare prices before you buy your green slip

• Nobody wants to pay more than they have to.
• Don’t just renew with your current insurer – it’s more important than ever to compare prices.
• Use the green slip calculator to make sure you pay the cheapest price.