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.
Western Australia uses uniform rates for all property types. Unlike VIC or NSW, there is no premium tier for luxury properties and no surcharge for investors.
Dutiable value
Rate
Formula
$0 – $120,000
1.9%
1.9% of value
$120,001 – $150,000
2.85%
$2,280 + 2.85% over $120,000
$150,001 – $360,000
3.8%
$3,135 + 3.8% over $150,000
$360,001 – $725,000
4.75%
$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 for an eligible metropolitan first home buyer (full exemption to $500,000, concession to $700,000). Figures are computed live from the RevenueWA rates above.
Purchase price
General buyer
First home buyer (metro)
$450,000
$15,390.00
$0.00
$500,000
$17,765.00
$0.00
$600,000
$22,515.00
$13,630.00
$700,000
$27,265.00
$27,260.00
$800,000
$32,316.00
$32,316.00
$1,000,000
$42,616.00
$42,616.00
First home buyer figures use the metro/Peel First Home Owner Rate (exempt to $500,000, concession to $700,000). Regional buyers get the concession up to $750,000. WA charges the same duty to investors and owner-occupiers.
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.
First home buyer (metro)$13,630.00 (concessional rate between $500k and $700k)
First home buyers in WA
From March 2025, WA first home buyers pay no duty on homes up to $500,000, with reduced rates from $500,001–$700,000 (Metro/Peel) or up to $750,000 (regional). WA uniquely differentiates between Metro and regional areas.
First home buyer in Western Australia?
WA offers a full transfer duty exemption on homes up to $500,000 (raised March 2025) and concessions up to $700,000 metro / $750,000 regional for eligible first home buyers.
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?
No. Unlike Victoria and NSW, Western Australia uses the same transfer duty rates for all buyers — owner-occupiers, investors, and companies pay identical rates. The only concession is for eligible first home buyers.
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?
From March 2025, WA first home buyers pay no transfer duty on homes up to $500,000. A reduced rate applies between $500,001 and $700,000 for Metro/Peel areas, or up to $750,000 for regional WA. Vacant land concessions also apply up to $400,000.
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. An eligible metropolitan first home buyer pays a concessional $27,260.00 at this price — $700,000 is the top of the metro First Home Owner Rate concession band.
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 transfer duty for standard residential purchases based on entered values. First home buyer concessions, regional pathways, and special duty treatments are not fully modelled.