§ 03 — Property · WA

Western Australia stamp duty calculator 2026.

First home buyers receive an exemption on properties up to $430,000, and a concession up to $530,000. Enter your property price below to see the exact transfer duty payable.

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

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Stamp duty payable · Western Australia

$34,891

Effective rate · 4.10% of property price

Property price: $850,000
Stamp duty: $34,891
Total upfront: $884,891

§ 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 Western Australia stamp duty works

Western 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 Western Revenue Office.

First home buyers receive an exemption on properties up to $430,000, and a concession up to $530,000.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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WA stamp duty, answered.

Common questions about transfer duty in Western Australia.

What is the first home buyer exemption threshold in Western Australia?+ open

First home buyers in WA receive a full exemption on properties up to $430,000 and a partial concession up to $530,000. Above $530,000 the full transfer duty rate applies.

How does WA transfer duty compare to other states?+ open

WA has a moderate progressive rate starting at 1.9% and reaching 5.15% above $725,000. Its first-home exemption at $430,000 reflects the relatively lower median house price in Perth compared to Sydney or Melbourne.

Does WA offer any stamp duty concession for off-the-plan purchases?+ open

There is no blanket off-the-plan concession in WA. However, buying vacant land under $300,000 may qualify for a first home buyer concession. Check with RevenueWA for current eligibility.

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§ 03 — Property

Threshold	Amount
Duty-free up to	$430,000
Concession to	$530,000

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