Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate Australian stamp duty for all 8 states and territories. Includes foreign purchaser surcharge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stamp duty (or transfer duty) is a state-based tax on property purchases. The amount depends on the property value and the state where the property is located. Each state and territory sets its own rates and concessions.
The buyer (transferee) is responsible for paying stamp duty. It's usually due within 30 days of settlement, though most buyers pay it at settlement via their solicitor or conveyancer.
Each state uses a progressive bracket system: low-value properties pay a small percentage, higher-value properties pay more. NSW caps at 7% on properties above $3.19M; VIC caps at 6.5% above $2M.
Foreign residents pay an additional surcharge on top of standard stamp duty. Rates vary: NSW 9%, VIC 8%, QLD 8%, WA 7%, SA 7%, TAS 8%. The surcharge applies to the full property value, not just the duty.
Many states offer exemptions or concessions for first home buyers up to a price threshold. See our first home buyer calculator for state-specific FHB benefits including concessions and grants.
These are general residential transfer duty rates for owner-occupiers as of mid-2026. State revenue offices may have updated rates since publication. Always verify with your state revenue office or solicitor before relying on the figures.
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Stamp duty rates are based on state revenue office schedules as of mid-2026 and apply to standard residential transfers. Rates change; verify with the relevant state revenue office. Not legal or financial advice.
Last updated: June 2026