Western Australia stamp duty calculator
A first home buyer paying $700,000 for a home in Western Australia pays $16,150 of transfer duty under the first home owner rate, against $27,265 at the general rate; up to $600,000 they pay nothing.
Enter the price and who is buying to see the duty.
How it's worked out
Western Australia charges transfer duty per $100 or part of $100 of the dutiable value. A cheaper concessional rate applies to a home you live in when the whole property is worth $200,000 or less.
First home buyers who qualify for the first home owner grant (or would, but for the price or the home being established) pay the first home owner rate. For transactions from 7 May 2026: no duty on a home up to $600,000, then $16.15 per $100 above $600,000 up to $800,000; vacant land is duty-free to $450,000, then $20.14 per $100 to $550,000.
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 – $120,000 | $1.90 per $100 or part |
| $120,000 – $150,000 | $2,280 plus $2.85 per $100 or part over $120,000 |
| $150,000 – $360,000 | $3,135 plus $3.80 per $100 or part over $150,000 |
| $360,000 – $725,000 | $11,115 plus $4.75 per $100 or part over $360,000 |
| over $725,000 | $28,453 plus $5.15 per $100 or part over $725,000 |
Concessions and surcharges
- Concessional rate: a principal place of residence where the whole property is worth no more than $200,000 ($1.50 per $100 to $120,000, then $1,800 + $4.04 per $100).
- First home owner rate (from 7 May 2026): homes nil to $600,000, $16.15 per $100 above that to $800,000; vacant land nil to $450,000, $20.14 per $100 above that to $550,000. Above the caps the general rate applies.
- Foreign buyers duty: an extra 7% on residential property bought by foreign persons.
Western Australia stamp duty at different prices
| Price | Investor | Home to live in | First home buyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $13,015 | $13,015 | $0 |
| $600,000 | $22,515 | $22,515 | $0 |
| $750,000 | $29,741 | $29,741 | $24,225 |
| $900,000 | $37,466 | $37,466 | $37,466 |
| $1,000,000 | $42,616 | $42,616 | $42,616 |
| $1,500,000 | $68,366 | $68,366 | $68,366 |
| $2,500,000 | $119,866 | $119,866 | $119,866 |
Worked example
A first home buyer of a $700,000 home (first home owner rate):
| Result | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stamp duty payable | $16,150 |
| At general rates | $27,265 |
| Concession saves | $11,115 |
| Applied | First home owner rate |
How to use the Stamp Duty Calculator WA
- Enter the price (or the market value, if higher).
- Choose whether you are buying a home to live in, your first home or an investment.
- Tick the foreign buyer box if it applies.
Key figures 2026–27
The statutory rates and thresholds this calculator uses, where each comes from, and when we last checked it.
| Figure | Value | Source and date checked |
|---|---|---|
| General rate | $1.90–$5.15 per $100 or part; $28,453 + $5.15 per $100 over $725,000 | Transfer duty assessment (general, concessional and first home owner rates)Checked 2026-11-05 |
| First home owner rate (from 7 May 2026) | Homes nil to $600,000, $16.15 per $100 above to $800,000; land nil to $450,000, $20.14 per $100 to $550,000 | Transfer duty assessment (general, concessional and first home owner rates)Checked 2026-11-05 |
| Concessional rate | Home where the whole property is ≤ $200,000 | Transfer duty assessment (general, concessional and first home owner rates)Checked 2026-11-05 |
| Foreign buyers duty | 7% | About foreign buyers duty (7%)Checked 2026-11-05 |
Frequently asked questions
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in WA?
Not on a home up to $600,000 or vacant land up to $450,000, for transactions from 7 May 2026. Between those amounts and $800,000 (land $550,000) a reduced first home owner rate applies; above, the general rate.
How much is stamp duty on $800,000 in WA?
$32,316 at the general rate. A first home buyer at $800,000 pays almost the same, because the first home owner rate meets the general rate at the cap.
When must I have the first home owner grant approved?
RevenueWA assesses duty at the general rate unless the grant is approved, or the first home owner rate is pre-approved, before settlement. You can apply for a reassessment and refund afterwards.
What does 'per $100 or part thereof' mean?
The value is rounded up to the next $100 before the rate applies.
Is this the exact amount I will pay?
It is an estimate from the published rates. Eligibility for concessions, the dutiable value and off-the-plan rules can change the result; your conveyancer or the revenue office confirms the amount.
Sources
- Transfer duty assessment (general, concessional and first home owner rates) (RevenueWA (Department of Treasury and Finance))
- Duties fact sheet: first home owner rate (RevenueWA (Department of Treasury and Finance))
- About foreign buyers duty (7%) (RevenueWA (Department of Treasury and Finance))
Estimates, not tax or legal advice. Results come from the published rules for the cases this calculator covers in 2026–27; your own circumstances can change them. Check with the official source: RevenueWA transfer duty calculator.
Last checked 2026-11-05 by the TakeHomeWorld editors · How we calculate and check rates · Runs entirely in your browser; nothing you type is stored.