number plate valuation australia

Valuing number plates in Australia is part art, part numerology, and part “how much does the next bloke want it.” New issue plates from state authorities typically run from a few hundred to a couple of thousand AUD depending on style and fees, while used and heritage plates range from the low thousands to six figures—ultra‑rare low‑digit, number‑only plates in NSW and VIC can crack $1M+. Value drivers include digit count (fewer is richer), patterns (111, 123, 888), letters with cult appeal (GTR, HSV), state, and transferability rules. Check recent auction results (Shannons, Lloyds), classifieds like Tradingpost, and state transfer records to triangulate a sensible number. Then steel yourself, because bragging rights don’t come cheap.