WA stamp duty calculator
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Rates are for contracts signed in the 2026–27 financial year and assume you buy as an individual, at market value, with no other concessions (such as pensioner, off-the-plan or disability concessions).
First home buyer results assume you meet your state’s eligibility rules, including living in the home for the required time. Foreign buyer surcharges are shown at the full rate.
This is an estimate, not tax or credit advice. Your conveyancer will confirm the exact amount before settlement.
Your estimate
Estimated transfer duty in WA
$24,890General rates applied.- Duty before any concessions
- $24,890
- Effective rate
- 3.83%
- 20% deposit plus stamp duty
- $154,890
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How stamp duty works in WA
In Western Australia, stamp duty is called transfer duty and is assessed by RevenueWA. It’s based on the price you pay or the market value, whichever is higher.
WA has one set of general rates for most buyers, which top out at 5.15% on the amount over $725,000. On a $750,000 home, duty is $29,741.
The big change for 2026–27 is for first home buyers. From 7 May 2026, the first home owner rate applies up to $800,000 anywhere in WA, up from $700,000 in Perth and Peel.
WA stamp duty rates 2026–27
| Property value | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| Up to $120,000 | $1.90 per $100 |
| $120,001 to $150,000 | $2,280 + $2.85 per $100 over $120,000 |
| $150,001 to $360,000 | $3,135 + $3.80 per $100 over $150,000 |
| $360,001 to $725,000 | $11,115 + $4.75 per $100 over $360,000 |
| Over $725,000 | $28,453 + $5.15 per $100 over $725,000 |
General rates. Source: RevenueWA.
First home buyers in WA
Homes up to $600,000
No transfer duty, for agreements from 7 May 2026. That saves $22,515 at $600,000.
Homes from $600,001 to $800,000
You pay $16.15 for every $100 above $600,000. At $700,000 that’s $16,150.
Vacant land
No duty up to $450,000, then $20.14 per $100 above that up to $550,000. Land eligibility is no longer tied to the grant’s price cap.
Who qualifies
Eligibility follows the First Home Owner Grant rules: you (and your partner) can’t have owned a home before, at least one buyer must be a citizen or permanent resident, and you need to move in within 12 months.
What you’d pay: worked examples
Calculated with the same rates as the calculator above, for contracts signed in 2026–27.
Other things that change your stamp duty
Off-the-plan concession
WA’s off-the-plan concession now runs to 30 June 2028 and, from 12 March 2026, covers survey strata units and villas as well as apartments and townhouses. The price thresholds rose to $800,000 and $900,000.
Foreign buyers
Foreign buyers pay foreign transfer duty of 7% on top of transfer duty. There’s a new exemption for foreign buyers who build and sell new homes within two years.
Get approved before settlement
If your first home application isn’t approved before settlement, duty can be charged at the general rate. You can then apply for a refund.
The date that counts
The rates that apply depend on the date you sign the contract, not the settlement date.
Frequently asked questions
Get in touchDo first home buyers pay stamp duty in WA?
Not on homes up to $600,000 or vacant land up to $450,000, for agreements from 7 May 2026. Above that, you pay a reduced first home owner rate up to $800,000 for homes and $550,000 for land.
How much is stamp duty on a $700,000 home in WA?
For a first home buyer it’s $16,150. For anyone else, it’s $27,265.
Is the first home buyer threshold different in Perth and regional WA?
Not any more. Before 7 May 2026, the concession ended at $700,000 in Perth and Peel and $750,000 elsewhere. It’s now $800,000 everywhere.
Can I get a refund if I paid the general rate?
Yes. If you qualified but weren’t approved before settlement, you can apply to RevenueWA for a reassessment and refund.
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