In WA we have 2 options depending on wether car is for private use or commercial use.
1987 Ford Laser is $400 a year for private use.
1976 Holden HJ ute V8 is $475 a year private use or $556 for a year commercial use.
I whinge and bitch about it every time rego papers come but it seems to be quite a bit cheaper than you guys in the East. I shall complain no more