Western Australia Stamp Duty Calculator
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Western Australia (WA) transfer duty
Estimate the stamp duty on a property purchase in Western Australia, whether you're buying in Perth or elsewhere in the state.
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Duty rates vary significantly by state.
Stamp duty
$32,315
On a $800,000 property in Western Australia
Effective rate
4.04%
Duty as a share of the price
What this means
Buying at $800,000 in Western Australia means an estimated $32,315 in transfer (stamp) duty — an effective rate of 4.04% 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 Western Australia
Transfer (stamp) duty is a tax the Western Australia 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 Perth and across Western Australia — 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
Western Australia, 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 Western Australia revenue office to see if you qualify.
Limitations & disclaimer
This is a simplified estimate of Western Australia 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 Western Australia state revenue office before you buy.
FAQs
How much is stamp duty in Western Australia?
Western Australia (WA) 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 WA stamp duty?
Stamp duty is generally payable within a set period after settlement (commonly 3 months in Western Australia). Your conveyancer usually arranges payment as part of settlement.
Are first-home buyers exempt in Western Australia?
Many first-home buyers in Western Australia qualify for a concession or full exemption below certain price thresholds. This calculator shows the standard owner-occupier duty; check Western Australia revenue office for concessions.