South Australia Stamp Duty Calculator
In South Australia, stamp (transfer) duty on a A$750,000 home is about A$35,080 in 2025-26 — an effective rate of 4.68%. That's one of the higher duty bills of the eight states (6th of 8 at this price). On A$500,000 it's A$21,330, and on A$1,000,000 about A$48,830. First-home relief applies only to new homes, off-the-plan apartments or vacant land — there full relief has no value cap, but established homes pay full duty. Enter your own price below.
$35,080 stamp duty (South Australia, 2025-26)
Effective rate: 4.68% of the property value · Base duty: $35,080
Based on the South Australia owner-occupier transfer-duty schedule for 2025-26.
Stamp duty as a share of your purchase
How each band builds your South Australia duty
| Rate | Value from | to | In this band | Duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00% | $0 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $120.00 |
| 2.00% | $12,000 | $30,000 | $18,000 | $360.00 |
| 3.00% | $30,000 | $50,000 | $20,000 | $600.00 |
| 3.50% | $50,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $1,750.00 |
| 4.00% | $100,000 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $4,000.00 |
| 4.25% | $200,000 | $250,000 | $50,000 | $2,125.00 |
| 4.75% | $250,000 | $300,000 | $50,000 | $2,375.00 |
| 5.00% | $300,000 | $500,000 | $200,000 | $10,000.00 |
| 5.50% | $500,000 | $750,000 | $250,000 | $13,750.00 |
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 →
South Australia stamp duty in 2025-26
Here's the South Australia transfer duty on common prices (owner-occupier, 2025-26): A$500,000 → A$21,330 (4.27%); A$750,000 → A$35,080 (4.68%); A$1,000,000 → A$48,830 (4.88%). The effective rate rises with price because the top bands carry higher rates.
South Australia sets its own duty scale, so these figures are specific to South Australia — the calculator shows the exact band-by-band build-up for any price, plus how South Australia stacks up against the other seven states and territories.
First home buyers in South Australia
First-home relief applies only to new homes, off-the-plan apartments or vacant land — there full relief has no value cap, but established homes pay full duty. From 13 February 2025: full stamp duty relief with no value cap, but only for eligible new homes, off-the-plan apartments or vacant land to build a principal place of residence. Established/existing homes are not eligible. No relief applies to the foreign ownership surcharge.
Tick "first home buyer" in the calculator and we'll flag how the South Australia scheme applies to your purchase.
Foreign buyers in South Australia
South Australia adds a 7.00% foreign purchaser surcharge on residential property bought by foreign persons, on top of ordinary duty. On a A$750,000 home that's an extra A$52,500, lifting total duty to about A$87,580.
How South Australia compares with the other states
On a A$750,000 owner-occupier purchase, South Australia ranks 6th 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 South Australia revenue office or your conveyancer before you commit.
South Australia stamp duty — frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a $750,000 house in South Australia?
About A$35,080 in 2025-26 for an owner-occupier — an effective rate of 4.68% of the purchase price. On A$500,000 it's A$21,330 and on A$1,000,000 about A$48,830.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in South Australia?
First-home relief applies only to new homes, off-the-plan apartments or vacant land — there full relief has no value cap, but established homes pay full duty. From 13 February 2025: full stamp duty relief with no value cap, but only for eligible new homes, off-the-plan apartments or vacant land to build a principal place of residence. Established/existing homes are not eligible. No relief applies to the foreign ownership surcharge.
Is there a foreign buyer surcharge in South Australia?
Yes — South Australia adds a 7.00% surcharge on residential property bought by foreign persons, on top of ordinary transfer duty (about A$52,500 extra on a A$750,000 home).
How much stamp duty on $500,000 and $1,000,000 in South Australia?
In South Australia (2025-26, owner-occupier): a A$500,000 property is about A$21,330 (4.27%), and A$1,000,000 is about A$48,830 (4.88%).
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. South Australia ranks 6th of 8. The comparison table re-ranks all eight for your exact price.
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