Victoria Stamp Duty Calculator
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Victoria (VIC) transfer duty
Estimate the stamp duty on a property purchase in Victoria, whether you're buying in Melbourne or elsewhere in the state.
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Duty rates vary significantly by state.
Stamp duty
$43,070
On a $800,000 property in Victoria
Effective rate
5.38%
Duty as a share of the price
What this means
Buying at $800,000 in Victoria means an estimated $43,070 in transfer (stamp) duty — an effective rate of 5.38% 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 Victoria
Transfer (stamp) duty is a tax the Victoria 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 Melbourne and across Victoria — 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
Victoria, 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 Victoria revenue office to see if you qualify.
Limitations & disclaimer
This is a simplified estimate of Victoria 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 Victoria state revenue office before you buy.
FAQs
How much is stamp duty in Victoria?
Victoria (VIC) 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 VIC stamp duty?
Stamp duty is generally payable within a set period after settlement (commonly 3 months in Victoria). Your conveyancer usually arranges payment as part of settlement.
Are first-home buyers exempt in Victoria?
Many first-home buyers in Victoria qualify for a concession or full exemption below certain price thresholds. This calculator shows the standard owner-occupier duty; check Victoria revenue office for concessions.