Australia Stamp Duty Calculator
Australia
Transfer (stamp) duty by state
Estimate the stamp duty on a property purchase anywhere in Australia. Duty rates differ in every state and territory — pick yours below or switch states in the calculator.
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Duty rates vary significantly by state.
Stamp duty
$30,413
On a $800,000 property in New South Wales
Effective rate
3.80%
Duty as a share of the price
What this means
Buying at $800,000 in New South Wales means an estimated $30,413 in transfer (stamp) duty — an effective rate of 3.80% of the price. Duty is one of the largest upfront costs of buying, on top of your deposit and legal fees.
- First-home buyers often qualify for concessions or exemptions not included here.
- Rates and thresholds differ in every state and territory and change over time.
- This is a simplified estimate — confirm the exact figure with your state revenue office.
Stamp duty by state and territory
Limitations & disclaimer
These are simplified estimates of standard owner-occupier transfer duty. They omit first-home buyer concessions, foreign-buyer surcharges, and off-the-plan adjustments, and rates change over time. Confirm the exact amount with the relevant state revenue office before you buy.
FAQs
What is stamp duty in Australia?
Stamp duty (transfer duty) is a state tax you pay when buying property. Each state and territory sets its own sliding-scale rates, so the duty on the same price differs across Australia.
Which state has the highest stamp duty?
It varies by price, but Victoria and NSW tend to have higher duty on mid-to-high value homes, while the ACT and others differ markedly. Select each state above to compare.
Do first-home buyers pay stamp duty?
Often not, or a reduced amount — every state offers first-home buyer concessions or exemptions below certain price thresholds. Those are not included in this standard estimate.