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WA Stamp Duty Calculator

Work out the stamp duty on a home in WA, with first home buyer and owner-occupier concessions and the foreign buyer surcharge.

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Stamp duty in WA

$29,741

4.0% of the price

At general rates
$29,741
Concessions
None

What this means

Stamp duty works in slices: each rate applies only to the part of the price in its band, so you pay 4.0% overall.

It’s paid at or soon after settlement and usually can’t go on your loan, so save for it on top of your deposit.

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Duty to pay

Per year
Duty at general rates$29,740.50
Total duty$29,740.50

How it’s worked out

WA transfer duty at the general rates: $28,453 plus $5.15 for every $100 over $725,000

Assumptions in this estimate
  • Off-the-plan purchases signed before or during construction can get a separate concession until 30 June 2028. That isn’t included here.
  • Duty is charged on the price or the market value, whichever is higher. Registration fees, legal costs and lenders mortgage insurance aren’t included.
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WA stamp duty at a glance

WA charges transfer duty from 1.9% up to 5.15%. Since 7 May 2026, first home buyers pay no duty on new or established homes up to $600,000, and a reduced rate up to $800,000 (vacant land: no duty to $450,000, reduced to $550,000).

Duty is charged on the price or the market value, whichever is higher, and is usually paid at settlement. Use the calculator above to see the exact amounts for your purchase.

Notes for WA

  • Off-the-plan purchases signed before or during construction can get a separate concession until 30 June 2028. That isn’t included here.

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