§ 03 — Property · SA

South Australia stamp duty calculator 2026.

South Australia abolished stamp duty for first home buyers purchasing new homes. Existing homes still attract the standard rate. Enter your property price below to see the exact transfer duty payable.

Updated · Apr 2026·Source: South Revenue Office·Read · 4 min

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Stamp duty payable · South Australia

$41,830

Effective rate · 4.92% of property price

Property price: $850,000
Stamp duty: $41,830
Total upfront: $891,830

§ Same price, every state

State / territory	Stamp duty	Effective rate
New South Wales NSW	$52,343	6.16%
Victoria VIC	$42,970	5.06%
Queensland QLD	$31,275	3.68%
Western Australia WA	$34,891	4.10%
South Australia SA	$41,830	4.92%
Tasmania TAS	$36,111	4.25%
Australian Capital Territory ACT	$34,500	4.06%
Northern Territory NT	$60,229	7.09%

Calculations use general residential transfer-duty schedules as of April 2026. They exclude foreign-buyer surcharges, off-the-plan concessions, pensioner discounts, and disability discounts. Always confirm with the relevant state revenue office.

How South Australia stamp duty works

South Australia charges transfer duty (stamp duty) on all residential property purchases using a progressive bracket system — the higher the property price, the higher the effective rate. The calculator above applies the exact 2026 rate schedule from the South Revenue Office.

South Australia abolished stamp duty for first home buyers purchasing new homes. Existing homes still attract the standard rate.If you're not a first home buyer, the standard rates apply from dollar one.

Stamp duty is payable at settlement — your conveyancer or solicitor handles the payment to the revenue office. Budget for it alongside your deposit, building inspection, conveyancing fees, and lender's mortgage insurance if your LVR exceeds 80%.

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SA stamp duty, answered.

Common questions about transfer duty in South Australia.

Does South Australia have a stamp duty exemption for first home buyers?+ open

SA abolished stamp duty for first home buyers purchasing new homes. If you are buying an existing home as a first home buyer, the standard stamp duty rate still applies. The First Home Owner Grant of $15,000 is available for new homes.

What is the stamp duty rate on a $600,000 property in South Australia?+ open

Using SA's progressive schedule, stamp duty on $600,000 is approximately $26,830. This is calculated as $22,580 base plus 5.5% of the amount above $500,000.

Can I pay stamp duty in instalments in SA?+ open

No — stamp duty in South Australia is payable at settlement as a lump sum. You can apply for hardship payment arrangements in exceptional circumstances via RevenueSA.

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§ 03 — Property

Threshold	Amount
Duty-free up to	New homes only
Concession to	N/A

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