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Stamp Duty Calculator — Western Australia

Calculate how much transfer duty (stamp duty) you will pay on a property purchase in WA. Enter any price below for an instant estimate using current RevenueWA rates.

RevenueWA rates7% foreign buyer optionFHB homes exempt ≤ $600K
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Enter the dutiable value. WA general rates apply per $100 or part thereof.

Adds WA foreign buyers duty at 7% of the dutiable value. Mixed ownership and exemptions need a RevenueWA assessment.

Landgate lodgement fees from 1 July 2026. Transfer registration scales with price.

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Quick stamp duty lookup — WA

Common property prices and their WA stamp duty at a glance. Click any price for a full cost breakdown.

Property priceStamp dutyEffective rate
$400,000 $13,015.00 3.25%
$500,000 $17,765.00 3.55%
$600,000 $22,515.00 3.75%
$700,000 $27,265.00 3.90%
$800,000 $32,316.00 4.04%
$1,000,000 $42,616.00 4.26%
WA transfer duty rates

Western Australia uses one general rate schedule and no separate investor surcharge. Eligible first-home transactions use a concessional schedule, and foreign buyers of residential property generally pay an additional 7%.

Dutiable valueRateFormula
$0 – $120,0001.9%1.9% of value
$120,001 – $150,0002.85%$2,280 + 2.85% over $120,000
$150,001 – $360,0003.8%$3,135 + 3.8% over $150,000
$360,001 – $725,0004.75%$11,115 + 4.75% over $360,000
$725,001+5.15%$28,453 + 5.15% over $725,000
WA stamp duty by purchase price

Transfer duty at common WA price points for a general buyer and an eligible first-home buyer purchasing a home under the announced rates for agreements from 7 May 2026. Figures are computed from the same engine as the calculator.

Purchase priceGeneral buyerFirst home buyer
$450,000 $15,390.00$0.00
$500,000 $17,765.00$0.00
$600,000 $22,515.00$0.00
$700,000 $27,265.00$16,150.00
$800,000 $32,316.00$32,300.00
$1,000,000 $42,616.00$42,616.00

First-home figures use the announced 2026-27 home thresholds: exempt through $600,000 and concessional through $800,000. RevenueWA expects to implement them in late July 2026 and reassess eligible transitional agreements from 7 May 2026.

Worked example — $600,000 purchase

Scenario

A buyer purchases a $600,000 home in Perth. The price falls in the $360,001–$725,000 bracket: $11,115 + 4.75% of the amount over $360,000.

Step 1 — Base $11,115 (duty up to $360,000)
Step 2 — Marginal 4.75% × ($600,000 − $360,000) = $11,400.00
General buyer duty $22,515.00
Eligible first home buyer $0.00 (full exemption through $600,000)
First home buyers in WA

For eligible agreements from 7 May 2026, new and established homes are exempt through $600,000 and concessional through $800,000 statewide. Vacant land is exempt through $450,000 and concessional through $550,000.

First home buyer in Western Australia?

Choose the property type and agreement date to calculate the correct home or vacant-land thresholds, including the 2026-27 transitional rules.

Use the WA First Home Buyer calculator →
FAQ
How much is stamp duty in WA on a $500,000 property?
Stamp duty on a $500,000 property in Western Australia is $17,765.00. This is calculated using WA's progressive transfer duty brackets. First home buyers may be fully exempt at this price point.
Does WA have different stamp duty rates for investors?
WA's general transfer duty schedule does not add an investor surcharge. Separate rules can still apply, including the First Home Owner Rate, a limited residential-land concessional rate and 7% foreign buyers duty.
When is stamp duty due in WA?
In WA, transfer duty must be paid before the transfer of land can be registered. Your settlement agent or conveyancer typically handles this as part of the settlement process. Late payment may attract penalty tax and interest.
Are first home buyers exempt from stamp duty in WA?
For eligible agreements from 7 May 2026, homes are exempt up to $600,000 and concessional to $800,000. Vacant land is exempt up to $450,000 and concessional to $550,000. RevenueWA says system implementation is expected in late July 2026, with transitional reassessments and refunds where applicable.
How does WA stamp duty compare to other states?
WA stamp duty is generally mid-range compared to other states. For a $600,000 property, WA duty is $22,515.00 — competitive with QLD and SA, and typically cheaper than VIC and NSW. Note WA does levy a 7% foreign transfer duty surcharge on residential property bought by foreign persons (from 1 January 2019), the same headline surcharge band as several eastern states.
How much is stamp duty on a $700,000 house in WA?
Transfer duty on a $700,000 property in WA is $27,265.00 for a general buyer. Under the announced rate for eligible first-home agreements from 7 May 2026, duty is $16,150.00.
Does WA have a premium or luxury stamp duty rate?
No. Unlike NSW (which adds a 7% premium rate above $3.721M) and VIC, Western Australia applies a single top transfer duty rate of 5.15% on the value above $725,000, with no extra premium tier for high-value homes.

Tax Accuracy & Sources

Reviewed: March 2026 · Tax year: 2026-27

Estimates WA general transfer duty, 7% foreign buyers duty and 2026-27 Landgate registration fees. The linked first-home calculator covers homes, vacant land and both current and prior agreement-date thresholds. Mixed foreign ownership, the low-value PPR/business concession and special exemptions require RevenueWA assessment.