Victoria Stamp Duty Calculator
In Victoria, stamp (transfer) duty on a A$750,000 home is about A$40,070 in 2025-26 — an effective rate of 5.34%. That's one of the higher duty bills of the eight states (8th of 8 at this price). On A$500,000 it's A$21,970, and on A$1,000,000 about A$55,000. First home buyers pay no duty up to A$600,000, with a reduced concession phasing out by A$750,000. Enter your own price below.
$40,070 stamp duty (Victoria, 2025-26)
Effective rate: 5.34% of the property value · Base duty: $40,070
Based on the Victoria owner-occupier transfer-duty schedule for 2025-26.
Stamp duty as a share of your purchase
How each band builds your Victoria duty
| Rate | Value from | to | In this band | Duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.40% | $0 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $350.00 |
| 2.40% | $25,000 | $130,000 | $105,000 | $2,520.00 |
| 6.00% | $130,000 | $750,000 | $620,000 | $37,200.00 |
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 →
Victoria stamp duty in 2025-26
Here's the Victoria transfer duty on common prices (owner-occupier, 2025-26): A$500,000 → A$21,970 (4.39%); A$750,000 → A$40,070 (5.34%); A$1,000,000 → A$55,000 (5.50%). The effective rate rises with price because the top bands carry higher rates.
Victoria sets its own duty scale, so these figures are specific to Victoria — the calculator shows the exact band-by-band build-up for any price, plus how Victoria stacks up against the other seven states and territories.
First home buyers in Victoria
First home buyers pay no duty up to A$600,000, with a reduced concession phasing out by A$750,000. First home buyer: full duty exemption up to $600,000 and a tapering concession from $600,001 to $750,000 (no concession above $750,000). Applies to your principal place of residence.
For example, an eligible first home buyer purchasing a A$650,000 home in Victoria would pay about A$11,357 (saving A$22,713 versus the standard duty). Tick "first home buyer" to apply it.
Foreign buyers in Victoria
Victoria adds a 8.00% 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$60,000, lifting total duty to about A$100,070.
How Victoria compares with the other states
On a A$750,000 owner-occupier purchase, Victoria ranks 8th 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 Victoria revenue office or your conveyancer before you commit.
Victoria stamp duty — frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a $750,000 house in Victoria?
About A$40,070 in 2025-26 for an owner-occupier — an effective rate of 5.34% of the purchase price. On A$500,000 it's A$21,970 and on A$1,000,000 about A$55,000.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Victoria?
First home buyers pay no duty up to A$600,000, with a reduced concession phasing out by A$750,000. First home buyer: full duty exemption up to $600,000 and a tapering concession from $600,001 to $750,000 (no concession above $750,000). Applies to your principal place of residence.
Is there a foreign buyer surcharge in Victoria?
Yes — Victoria adds a 8.00% surcharge on residential property bought by foreign persons, on top of ordinary transfer duty (about A$60,000 extra on a A$750,000 home).
How much stamp duty on $500,000 and $1,000,000 in Victoria?
In Victoria (2025-26, owner-occupier): a A$500,000 property is about A$21,970 (4.39%), and A$1,000,000 is about A$55,000 (5.50%).
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. Victoria ranks 8th of 8. The comparison table re-ranks all eight for your exact price.
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