Australian Capital Territory Stamp Duty Calculator
In Australian Capital Territory, stamp (transfer) duty on a A$750,000 home is about A$19,208 in 2025-26 — an effective rate of 2.56%. That's one of the lower duty bills of the eight states (1st of 8 at this price). On A$500,000 it's A$8,408, and on A$1,000,000 about A$33,958. The first-home concession is income-tested (household income), not based on the property value — eligible buyers pay $0 duty regardless of price. Enter your own price below.
$19,208 stamp duty (Australian Capital Territory, 2025-26)
Effective rate: 2.56% of the property value · Base duty: $19,208
Based on the Australian Capital Territory owner-occupier transfer-duty schedule for 2025-26.
Stamp duty as a share of your purchase
How each band builds your Australian Capital Territory duty
| Rate | Value from | to | In this band | Duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.28% | $0 | $260,000 | $260,000 | $728.00 |
| 2.20% | $260,000 | $300,000 | $40,000 | $880.00 |
| 3.40% | $300,000 | $500,000 | $200,000 | $6,800.00 |
| 4.32% | $500,000 | $750,000 | $250,000 | $10,800.00 |
Same $750,000 live-in home, every state — where stamp duty costs least
| State / territory | Stamp duty | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | $19,208 | 2.56% |
| Queensland | $19,600 | 2.61% |
| New South Wales | $28,163 | 3.75% |
| Tasmania | $28,935 | 3.86% |
| Western Australia | $29,740 | 3.97% |
| South Australia | $35,080 | 4.68% |
| Northern Territory | $37,125 | 4.95% |
| Victoria | $40,070 | 5.34% |
2025-26 transfer/land transfer/conveyance duty rates verified against each state revenue office (Revenue NSW, SRO Victoria, Queensland Revenue Office, RevenueWA, RevenueSA, SRO Tasmania, ACT Revenue Office, NT Territory Revenue Office). Educational estimate for a standard residential purchase — first-home and foreign-buyer rules have eligibility conditions; confirm with the state revenue office or your conveyancer. How we calculate →
Australian Capital Territory stamp duty in 2025-26
Here's the Australian Capital Territory transfer duty on common prices (owner-occupier, 2025-26): A$500,000 → A$8,408 (1.68%); A$750,000 → A$19,208 (2.56%); A$1,000,000 → A$33,958 (3.40%). The effective rate rises with price because the top bands carry higher rates.
Australian Capital Territory sets its own duty scale, so these figures are specific to Australian Capital Territory — the calculator shows the exact band-by-band build-up for any price, plus how Australian Capital Territory stacks up against the other seven states and territories.
First home buyers in Australian Capital Territory
The first-home concession is income-tested (household income), not based on the property value — eligible buyers pay $0 duty regardless of price. Home Buyer Concession Scheme is income-tested (not value-tested): full duty concession ($0 duty) if total household taxable income is at or under the threshold (e.g. $250,000 with no dependent children, rising with children). There is no property-value cap on eligibility.
Tick "first home buyer" in the calculator and we'll flag how the Australian Capital Territory scheme applies to your purchase.
Foreign buyers in Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory is one of only two jurisdictions (with the Northern Territory) that charges no foreign purchaser duty surcharge — a foreign buyer pays the same transfer duty as a resident.
How Australian Capital Territory compares with the other states
On a A$750,000 owner-occupier purchase, Australian Capital Territory ranks 1st of 8 for stamp duty (1 = cheapest). The cheapest at this price is Australian Capital Territory; the most expensive is Victoria. The calculator's comparison table ranks all eight for your exact price — useful if you're deciding between states or buying interstate.
These are estimates for a standard residential purchase using each state's published 2025-26 rates. First-home and foreign-buyer rules carry eligibility conditions — confirm with the Australian Capital Territory revenue office or your conveyancer before you commit.
Australian Capital Territory stamp duty — frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a $750,000 house in Australian Capital Territory?
About A$19,208 in 2025-26 for an owner-occupier — an effective rate of 2.56% of the purchase price. On A$500,000 it's A$8,408 and on A$1,000,000 about A$33,958.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Australian Capital Territory?
The first-home concession is income-tested (household income), not based on the property value — eligible buyers pay $0 duty regardless of price. Home Buyer Concession Scheme is income-tested (not value-tested): full duty concession ($0 duty) if total household taxable income is at or under the threshold (e.g. $250,000 with no dependent children, rising with children). There is no property-value cap on eligibility.
Is there a foreign buyer surcharge in Australian Capital Territory?
No — Australian Capital Territory charges no foreign purchaser duty surcharge, so a foreign buyer pays the same transfer duty as a resident.
How much stamp duty on $500,000 and $1,000,000 in Australian Capital Territory?
In Australian Capital Territory (2025-26, owner-occupier): a A$500,000 property is about A$8,408 (1.68%), and A$1,000,000 is about A$33,958 (3.40%).
Which state has the cheapest stamp duty for a $750,000 home?
At A$750,000 (owner-occupier, 2025-26), the cheapest is Australian Capital Territory and the most expensive is Victoria. Australian Capital Territory ranks 1st of 8. The comparison table re-ranks all eight for your exact price.
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