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The table below displays a range of comprehensive car insurance policies from our Online Partners for drivers in NSW.

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Updated 15 Aug, 2025
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Car insurance in New South Wales

Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance (also known as Green Slip insurance in NSW or MAI in the ACT) is mandatory for all road users in Australia. In NSW, you have to buy CTP/Green Slip insurance before you can register your vehicle—as it’s not included in the cost of your registration. 

CTP insurance protects the driver from legal liability if they injure or kill someone in a motor vehicle accident. It doesn’t cover you for damage to your personal vehicle or property or to the vehicle or property of someone else.

What car insurance do I need in New South Wales?

To protect yourself financially against vehicle or property damage, you may consider taking out an additional car insurance policy on top of your CTP. There are three main options:

  • Third Party Property Damage – Covers damage to other people’s vehicles or property.
  • Third Party Fire and Theft – Offers the same cover as third party property, as well as damage to your car if it is stolen or damaged by fire.
  • Comprehensive car insurance – Offers the highest level of cover, but is also the most expensive form of car insurance. It covers damage to other people’s property, plus damage to your car caused by various events such as fire, floods, storms, theft and car accidents. 

The specific benefits and limits will depend on the insurer and policy you choose. The details can be found in the policy’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).

What is the best car insurance in NSW?

The best car insurance in NSW for you will ultimately depend on your needs and personal circumstances. You can use the comparison table above to help find and filter policies that may suit your needs. It’s often worth reading the policy documentation such as the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination (TMD) for any policy you are considering.

How can I get cheap car insurance in NSW?

You may be able to save on your car insurance and find a cheaper policy by considering the following:

  • Listing or restricting the drivers on your policy: Having younger, inexperienced drivers listed on your policy may lead to an increase in your overall premiums. On the other hand, your provider may offer you a better premium, if you remove or restrict young drivers from your policy. Some providers may also offer ‘Named Driver’ discounts for naming all of the potential drivers of your vehicle on your policy.
  • Paying premiums annually: You may be offered a discount if you choose to pay your premiums annually rather than monthly or fortnightly. That being said, there may be some providers that offer for you to pay monthly at no extra cost.
  • Securing your car: You may be offered a lower premium if you secure your car in a locked garage, particularly at night, rather than parking on the street.
  • Driving safely: Safe drivers typically pay less in premiums than those who make claims often. Some providers may offer ‘no-claim’ discounts or bonuses for those who make claims infrequently.
  • Online discounts and offers: Some providers offer deals and discounts for new car insurance policies taken out online, generally in the form of a percentage discount to your first year’s premium.
  • Choosing a higher excess: Opting for a higher claim excess will generally mean receiving a lower premium in return. That being said, it’s important to consider if you would be able to pay the higher excess amount in the event that you needed to make a claim.  

Frequently Asked Questions about Car Insurance in NSW

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About our car insurance experts


Alasdair Duncan, Content Editor

Alasdair Duncan

Alasdair Duncan is Canstar’s Content Editor, specialising in car insurance and other general insurance topics as well as home loans and broader finance topics. He has written more than 500 articles for Canstar and his work is widely referenced by other publishers and media outlets, including Yahoo Finance, The New Daily, The Motley Fool and Sky News. He has featured as a guest author for property website homely.com.au. In his more than 15 years working in the media, Alasdair has written for a broad range of publications. Before joining Canstar, he was a News Editor at Pedestrian.TV, part of Australia’s leading youth media group. His work has also appeared on ABC News, Junkee, Rolling Stone, Kotaku, the Sydney Star Observer and The Brag. He has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Journalism from the University of Queensland, and has completed a RG146 compliance training course. When he is not writing about car insurance for Canstar, Alasdair can probably be found at the beach with his two dogs or listening to podcasts about pop music. You can follow Alasdair on LinkedIn.


Joshua Sale, GM, Research

Joshua Sale

Josh Sale leads the team responsible for developing and delivering Canstar’s Car Insurance Star Ratings and Awards, helping consumers navigate the complex world of insurance with confidence. With a degree in economics and finance, a masters degree in data science, and almost a decade of experience at Canstar, Josh has played a pivotal role in shaping the transparent, data-driven methodologies behind Canstar’s comparisons.

In 2019, he spearheaded the launch of Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customer Awards for Car Insurance, recognising providers that excel in customer satisfaction – a valuable complement to Canstar’s expert-led Star Ratings. Josh sits on the Canstar Star Ratings Committee and collaborates closely with the insurance industry to ensure ratings reflect evolving consumer needs and market dynamics.

A regular media spokesperson, Josh has provided expert commentary to The Australian Financial Review, Money Magazine, news.com.au, and other national outlets. He also holds the RG146 Tier 2 General Insurance qualification, equipping him to offer general advice on insurance products with confidence and accuracy.

Driven by a passion for consumer empowerment, Josh is dedicated to helping Australians make better financial decisions by cutting through the complexity and spotlighting the real differences between providers.

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