Northern Territory Stamp Duty Calculator
In Northern Territory, stamp (transfer) duty on a A$750,000 home is about A$37,125 in 2025-26 — an effective rate of 4.95%. That's one of the higher duty bills of the eight states (7th of 8 at this price). On A$500,000 it's A$23,929, and on A$1,000,000 about A$49,500. There is no general first-home stamp duty concession; first-home support is a cash grant instead. Enter your own price below.
$37,125 stamp duty (Northern Territory, 2025-26)
Effective rate: 4.95% of the property value · Base duty: $37,125
Based on the Northern Territory owner-occupier transfer-duty schedule for 2025-26.
Stamp duty as a share of your purchase
The NT calculates duty with an official formula (and flat rates above $525,000) rather than bands.
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 →
Northern Territory stamp duty in 2025-26
Here's the Northern Territory transfer duty on common prices (owner-occupier, 2025-26): A$500,000 → A$23,929 (4.79%); A$750,000 → A$37,125 (4.95%); A$1,000,000 → A$49,500 (4.95%). The effective rate rises with price because the top bands carry higher rates.
Northern Territory sets its own duty scale, so these figures are specific to Northern Territory — the calculator shows the exact band-by-band build-up for any price, plus how Northern Territory stacks up against the other seven states and territories.
First home buyers in Northern Territory
There is no general first-home stamp duty concession; first-home support is a cash grant instead. No general first-home stamp duty concession. Support is a cash grant (HomeGrown Territory: $50,000 for first home buyers building/buying a new home) plus the House and Land Package Exemption for new house-and-land packages. No foreign purchaser surcharge in the NT.
Tick "first home buyer" in the calculator and we'll flag how the Northern Territory scheme applies to your purchase.
Foreign buyers in Northern Territory
Northern Territory is one of only two jurisdictions (with the ACT) that charges no foreign purchaser duty surcharge — a foreign buyer pays the same transfer duty as a resident.
How Northern Territory compares with the other states
On a A$750,000 owner-occupier purchase, Northern Territory ranks 7th 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 Northern Territory revenue office or your conveyancer before you commit.
Northern Territory stamp duty — frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a $750,000 house in Northern Territory?
About A$37,125 in 2025-26 for an owner-occupier — an effective rate of 4.95% of the purchase price. On A$500,000 it's A$23,929 and on A$1,000,000 about A$49,500.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Northern Territory?
There is no general first-home stamp duty concession; first-home support is a cash grant instead. No general first-home stamp duty concession. Support is a cash grant (HomeGrown Territory: $50,000 for first home buyers building/buying a new home) plus the House and Land Package Exemption for new house-and-land packages. No foreign purchaser surcharge in the NT.
Is there a foreign buyer surcharge in Northern Territory?
No — Northern 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 Northern Territory?
In Northern Territory (2025-26, owner-occupier): a A$500,000 property is about A$23,929 (4.79%), and A$1,000,000 is about A$49,500 (4.95%).
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. Northern Territory ranks 7th of 8. The comparison table re-ranks all eight for your exact price.
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