Work out stamp duty on a property in any Australian state or territory, with first home buyer concessions and owner-occupier rates, using each revenue office's current rates.
Key facts
- Stamp (transfer) duty is a state tax on buying property, worked out on the higher of the price and the market value.
- On a $750,000 investment property it ranges from $22,200 to $40,070 depending on the state.
- First home buyers pay no duty, or reduced duty, in most states; the limits differ widely.
- Queensland, SA and the ACT have no price cap on their first home concessions for some purchases: new homes and vacant land in Queensland and SA, any home in the ACT.
- Foreign buyers pay an extra surcharge in most states.
Stamp duty by state
| State | $500,000 | $750,000 | $1,000,000 | First home, $750,000 existing home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $16,687 | $27,937 | $39,187 | $0 |
| VIC | $25,070 | $40,070 | $55,000 | $40,070 |
| QLD | $15,925 | $26,775 | $38,025 | $10,925 |
| WA | $17,765 | $29,740 | $42,616 | $24,225 |
| SA | $21,330 | $35,080 | $48,830 | $35,080 |
| TAS | $18,248 | $28,935 | $40,185 | $28,935 |
| ACT | $11,400 | $22,200 | $36,950 | $0 |
| NT | $23,929 | $37,125 | $49,500 | $37,125 |
General (investment) rates except the last column. Not included: foreign buyer surcharges, pensioner and off-the-plan concessions.
First home buyer concessions
| State | Concession |
|---|---|
| NSW | No duty on a home up to $800,000, reduced below $1,000,000; vacant land up to $350,000, reduced below $450,000 |
| VIC | No duty up to $600,000, reduced to $750,000 (homes and vacant land) |
| QLD | Existing home: no duty up to $700,000, reduced below $800,000. New home or vacant land: no duty at any price |
| WA | Home: no duty up to $600,000, reduced rate to $800,000. Vacant land: no duty up to $450,000, reduced to $550,000 |
| SA | New home, off-the-plan apartment or vacant land: no duty at any price. Existing homes: no relief |
| TAS | The exemption for established homes ended for transfers settling after 30 June 2026 |
| ACT | Home Buyer Concession Scheme: no duty at any price from 1 July 2026 if you haven't owned property in the last 5 years |
| NT | No first home buyer duty concession in this calculator; a house and land package exemption applies to contracts to 30 June 2027 |
State calculators
NSW stamp duty calculator · Victorian stamp duty calculator · Queensland stamp duty calculator · ACT stamp duty calculator
Common questions
How much is stamp duty on a $750,000 house?
At general rates: NSW $27,937; VIC $40,070; QLD $26,775; WA $29,740; SA $35,080; TAS $28,935; ACT $22,200; NT $37,125. Owner-occupiers and first home buyers often pay less.
Which states have no stamp duty for first home buyers?
NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA, SA and the ACT all have first home buyer exemptions or concessions; Tasmania's ended on 30 June 2026. The ACT, Queensland (new homes and vacant land) and South Australia (new homes and vacant land) have no price cap.
Is stamp duty worked out on the price or the value?
On the dutiable value, which is generally the higher of the price you pay and the property's market value.
Can I add stamp duty to my home loan?
Lenders treat it as an upfront cost, so it's usually paid from your deposit or savings at settlement. Check with your lender.
See also the NSW land tax calculator and the first home super saver calculator.
Sources: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT revenue office rates; RevenueSA first home buyer relief; SRO Tasmania first home buyers; ACT Budget 2026-27 updates; NT house and land package exemption. Checked 22 October 2026. An estimate; the revenue office assesses the duty you pay.