New South Wales Stamp Duty Calculator
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New South Wales (NSW) transfer duty
Estimate the stamp duty on a property purchase in New South Wales, whether you're buying in Sydney or elsewhere in the state.
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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 in New South Wales
Transfer (stamp) duty is a tax the New South Wales government charges when you buy property. It rises on a sliding scale with the price, and is one of the biggest upfront costs of buying a home in Sydney and across New South Wales — often tens of thousands of dollars. Use the calculator to estimate it before you budget your deposit and other purchase costs.
First-home buyer concessions
New South Wales, like every state, offers concessions or exemptions for eligible first-home buyers below certain price thresholds, which can reduce or eliminate the duty. Those concessions are not applied here — this shows the standard owner-occupier figure. Check the New South Wales revenue office to see if you qualify.
Limitations & disclaimer
This is a simplified estimate of New South Wales transfer duty and omits first-home and other concessions, foreign-buyer surcharges, and off-the-plan adjustments. Rates and thresholds change — confirm the exact amount with the New South Wales state revenue office before you buy.
FAQs
How much is stamp duty in New South Wales?
New South Wales (NSW) charges transfer duty on a sliding scale based on the property price. Enter your price above for an estimate; first-home buyers may qualify for concessions not included here.
When do I pay NSW stamp duty?
Stamp duty is generally payable within a set period after settlement (commonly 3 months in New South Wales). Your conveyancer usually arranges payment as part of settlement.
Are first-home buyers exempt in New South Wales?
Many first-home buyers in New South Wales qualify for a concession or full exemption below certain price thresholds. This calculator shows the standard owner-occupier duty; check New South Wales revenue office for concessions.