Western Australia Stamp Duty Calculator
In Western Australia, stamp (transfer) duty on a A$750,000 home is about A$29,740 in 2025-26 — an effective rate of 3.97%. That's one of the higher duty bills of the eight states (5th of 8 at this price). On A$500,000 it's A$17,765, and on A$1,000,000 about A$42,615. First home buyers pay no duty up to A$500,000, with a reduced concession phasing out by A$700,000. Enter your own price below.
$29,740 stamp duty (Western Australia, 2025-26)
Effective rate: 3.97% of the property value · Base duty: $29,740
Based on the Western Australia owner-occupier transfer-duty schedule for 2025-26.
Stamp duty as a share of your purchase
How each band builds your Western Australia duty
| Rate | Value from | to | In this band | Duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.90% | $0 | $120,000 | $120,000 | $2,280.00 |
| 2.85% | $120,000 | $150,000 | $30,000 | $855.00 |
| 3.80% | $150,000 | $360,000 | $210,000 | $7,980.00 |
| 4.75% | $360,000 | $725,000 | $365,000 | $17,337.50 |
| 5.15% | $725,000 | $750,000 | $25,000 | $1,287.50 |
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 →
Western Australia stamp duty in 2025-26
Here's the Western Australia transfer duty on common prices (owner-occupier, 2025-26): A$500,000 → A$17,765 (3.55%); A$750,000 → A$29,740 (3.97%); A$1,000,000 → A$42,615 (4.26%). The effective rate rises with price because the top bands carry higher rates.
Western Australia sets its own duty scale, so these figures are specific to Western Australia — the calculator shows the exact band-by-band build-up for any price, plus how Western Australia stacks up against the other seven states and territories.
First home buyers in Western Australia
First home buyers pay no duty up to A$500,000, with a reduced concession phasing out by A$700,000. First home owner rate of duty (from 21 March 2025): no duty up to $500,000, a concessional rate from $500,000 to $700,000 (Perth metro and Peel; $750,000 outside metro/Peel); vacant land no duty up to $350,000, concession to $450,000.
For example, an eligible first home buyer purchasing a A$650,000 home in Western Australia would pay about A$18,668 (saving A$6,223 versus the standard duty). Tick "first home buyer" to apply it.
Foreign buyers in Western Australia
Western 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$82,240.
How Western Australia compares with the other states
On a A$750,000 owner-occupier purchase, Western Australia ranks 5th 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 Western Australia revenue office or your conveyancer before you commit.
Western Australia stamp duty — frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a $750,000 house in Western Australia?
About A$29,740 in 2025-26 for an owner-occupier — an effective rate of 3.97% of the purchase price. On A$500,000 it's A$17,765 and on A$1,000,000 about A$42,615.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Western Australia?
First home buyers pay no duty up to A$500,000, with a reduced concession phasing out by A$700,000. First home owner rate of duty (from 21 March 2025): no duty up to $500,000, a concessional rate from $500,000 to $700,000 (Perth metro and Peel; $750,000 outside metro/Peel); vacant land no duty up to $350,000, concession to $450,000.
Is there a foreign buyer surcharge in Western Australia?
Yes — Western 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 Western Australia?
In Western Australia (2025-26, owner-occupier): a A$500,000 property is about A$17,765 (3.55%), and A$1,000,000 is about A$42,615 (4.26%).
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. Western Australia ranks 5th of 8. The comparison table re-ranks all eight for your exact price.
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