WA Stamp Duty Calculator

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Are you a first home buyer? No (general rate) Yes (first home buyer concession) The first home concession shown applies to an established home in the Perth or Peel region. Regional WA, vacant land and new builds differ.

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How stamp duty works in WA

In Western Australia, stamp duty on a property purchase is officially called transfer duty and is administered by RevenueWA. It is charged on the property value using a progressive scale, so the rate rises with the price. WA applies one general rate table to residential, commercial and investment purchases (there is no separate investor surcharge for residents).

WA general transfer duty rates (2026)

Property value	Duty
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
$725,001 and above	$28,453 + $5.15 per $100 over $725,000

First home buyer concession

First home buyers purchasing an established home in the Perth and Peel regions currently pay no transfer duty up to $500,000, and a reduced rate between $500,000 and $700,000. Above $700,000 the general rate applies. A change announced on 7 May 2026 proposes lifting the nil threshold to $600,000 (with a concessional band to $800,000), but it is subject to the parliamentary process. Vacant land and regional WA have different thresholds. Always confirm the current figures with RevenueWA before you rely on them.

Stamp duty is separate from the WA First Home Owner Grant (a $10,000 payment for eligible new homes). Once you know your duty, work out your repayments with our borrowing power calculator, or read our guide on how much you can borrow.

Frequently asked questions

How much is stamp duty in WA?

Western Australia charges transfer duty on a sliding scale. As a guide, the general rate runs from $1.90 per $100 up to about 5.15% on the portion of value above $725,000. On a $600,000 home the general transfer duty is roughly $22,515. First home buyers may pay nil or a reduced rate. Use the calculator above for your figure.

Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in WA?

First home buyers buying an established home pay no transfer duty up to $500,000, and a reduced (concessional) rate between $500,000 and $700,000 in the Perth and Peel regions. Above that the general rate applies. A reform announced on 7 May 2026 proposes lifting the nil threshold to $600,000, but it is subject to the parliamentary process, so confirm the current figure with RevenueWA.

Is stamp duty the same as transfer duty?

Yes. In Western Australia stamp duty on a property purchase is officially called transfer duty, administered by RevenueWA.

When do I pay stamp duty in WA?

Transfer duty is generally payable within a set period after the transaction date. Your settlement agent or conveyancer arranges payment at or around settlement. Confirm timing with RevenueWA or your settlement agent.

This calculator gives a general estimate of WA transfer duty for an ordinary residential purchase and is not legal, financial or credit advice, nor a quote from RevenueWA. Concessions, surcharges (such as the foreign buyer surcharge) and special cases may change the amount. Rates are current as at 2026 and may change. Confirm your exact duty with RevenueWA or your settlement agent. See our disclaimer.