Land Tax on $1,000,000 in Western Australia (2025-26)

Annual land tax $1,750.00 WA land tax on $1,000,000
Effective rate 0.175%
Taxable value $700,000.00
Threshold used $300,000.00

Land Tax Breakdown

Land value $1,000,000
Taxable portion $700,000.00
Base land tax $1,750.00
Surcharges $0.00
Total annual land tax $1,750.00
Effective rate 0.175%

Assumes individual resident owner with no foreign or absentee surcharges. Principal place of residence is generally exempt from land tax, and ACT land tax applies to non-PPOR residential properties.

Compare Nearby Land Values in WA

Land Value Land Tax Effective Rate
$800,000 $1,250.00 0.156%
$1,000,000 $1,750.00 0.175%
$1,500,000 $6,250.00 0.417%

Compare Land Tax Across States

State Land Tax Effective Rate
NSW $0.00 0%
SA $835.00 0.084%
WA $1,750.00 0.175%
QLD $4,500.00 0.450%
VIC $4,650.00 0.465%
TAS $9,238.00 0.924%
ACT $12,293.00 1.229%

WA Land Tax Notes

WA applies a Metropolitan Region Improvement Tax (MRIT) on metro land above the threshold.

How to calculate land tax on $1,000,000 in WA

  1. Start with taxable land value of $1,000,000 in Western Australia.
  2. Apply the state threshold ($300,000.00) to determine taxable land value.
  3. Calculate base land tax and add any state surcharges (if applicable).
  4. Confirm the annual land tax result ($1,750.00) and compare with nearby values or other states.

WA Land Tax Calculator

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FAQs

How much land tax do I pay on $1,000,000 in WA?

Land tax on $1,000,000 in Western Australia is 1,750.00 per year, based on current 2025-26 rates for individual resident owners. That equals an effective rate of 0.175% of land value.

What is the land tax threshold in WA?

Western Australia applies land tax once your taxable land value exceeds the state threshold. For $1,000,000, the taxable portion is 700,000.00. Use the WA Land Tax Calculator for full details, exemptions and trust rates.

Which state has the lowest land tax on $1M?

At $1,000,000, New South Wales has the lowest land tax at 0.00. The highest is Australian Capital Territory at 12,293.00.

Does this land tax include foreign owner surcharges?

No. These results assume an individual resident owner without foreign or absentee surcharges. Some states apply extra land tax for foreign or absentee owners. If that applies to you, use the state calculator for a full breakdown.