In short
On an $800,000 home bought at general rates, transfer duty is $30,187 in New South Wales, $43,070 in Victoria, $29,025 in Queensland, $32,315.50 in Western Australia. At the median price of an established house sold in Sydney ($1,487,600, June quarter 2026), general duty is $63,105; in Melbourne ($850,000), $46,070. First home buyers pay nothing up to $800,000 in New South Wales and $600,000 in Victoria.
General duty at three prices
| State or territory | $600,000 | $800,000 | $1,000,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | $21,187 | $30,187 | $39,187 |
| Victoria | $31,070 | $43,070 | $55,000 |
| Queensland | $20,025 | $29,025 | $38,025 |
| Western Australia | $22,515 | $32,315.50 | $42,615.50 |
| South Australia | not computed | not computed | not computed |
| Tasmania | $22,497.50 | $31,185 | $40,185 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $15,720 | $25,150 | $36,950 |
| Northern Territory | $29,700 | $39,600 | $49,500 |
General rates: no first home buyer, owner-occupier or foreign buyer adjustment. The ACT column uses the non owner-occupier rates. The duty at the median price of each capital city.
The general rates, state by state
New South Wales: Transfer duty (Revenue NSW), in force since 1 July 2026
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 to $18,000 | 1.25% of the value over $0 |
| $18,000 to $38,000 | $225 + 1.5% of the value over $18,000 |
| $38,000 to $103,000 | $525 + 1.75% of the value over $38,000 |
| $103,000 to $387,000 | $1,662 + 3.5% of the value over $103,000 |
| $387,000 to $1,290,000 | $11,602 + 4.5% of the value over $387,000 |
| $1,290,000 to $3,870,000 | $52,237 + 5.5% of the value over $1,290,000 |
| over $3,870,000 | $194,137 + 7% of the value over $3,870,000 |
Victoria: Land transfer duty (State Revenue Office Victoria), in force since 1 July 2021
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 to $25,000 | 1.4% of the value over $0 |
| $25,000 to $130,000 | $350 + 2.4% of the value over $25,000 |
| $130,000 to $960,000 | $2,870 + 6% of the value over $130,000 |
| $0 to $2,000,000 | 5.5% of the value over $0 |
| over $2,000,000 | $110,000 + 6.5% of the value over $2,000,000 |
Queensland: Transfer duty (Queensland Revenue Office), in force since date not stated by the office
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 to $5,000 | 0% of the value over $0 |
| $5,000 to $75,000 | 1.5% of the value over $5,000 |
| $75,000 to $540,000 | $1,050 + 3.5% of the value over $75,000 |
| $540,000 to $1,000,000 | $17,325 + 4.5% of the value over $540,000 |
| over $1,000,000 | $38,025 + 5.75% of the value over $1,000,000 |
Western Australia: Transfer duty (RevenueWA (Department of Finance)), in force since date not stated by the office
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 to $120,000 | 1.9% of the value over $0 |
| $120,000 to $150,000 | $2,280 + 2.85% of the value over $120,000 |
| $150,000 to $360,000 | $3,135 + 3.8% of the value over $150,000 |
| $360,000 to $725,000 | $11,115 + 4.75% of the value over $360,000 |
| over $725,000 | $28,453 + 5.15% of the value over $725,000 |
Tasmania: Property transfer duty (State Revenue Office Tasmania), in force since 21 October 2013
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 to $3,000 | $50 + 0% of the value over $0 |
| $3,000 to $25,000 | $50 + 1.75% of the value over $3,000 |
| $25,000 to $75,000 | $435 + 2.25% of the value over $25,000 |
| $75,000 to $200,000 | $1,560 + 3.5% of the value over $75,000 |
| $200,000 to $375,000 | $5,935 + 4% of the value over $200,000 |
| $375,000 to $725,000 | $12,935 + 4.25% of the value over $375,000 |
| over $725,000 | $27,810 + 4.5% of the value over $725,000 |
Australian Capital Territory: Conveyance duty (ACT Revenue Office), in force since 1 July 2026
Non owner-occupier rates below; eligible owner-occupiers pay lower rates (ACT Revenue Office).
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 to $200,000 | 1.2% of the value over $0 |
| $200,000 to $260,000 | $2,400 + 2.2% of the value over $200,000 |
| $260,000 to $300,000 | $3,720 + 2.2% of the value over $260,000 |
| $300,000 to $500,000 | $4,600 + 3.4% of the value over $300,000 |
| $500,000 to $750,000 | $11,400 + 4.32% of the value over $500,000 |
| $750,000 to $1,000,000 | $22,200 + 5.9% of the value over $750,000 |
| $1,000,000 to $1,455,000 | $36,950 + 6.4% of the value over $1,000,000 |
| over $0 | 4.54% of the value over $0 |
Northern Territory: Stamp duty on conveyances (Territory Revenue Office), in force since date not stated by the office
Up to $525,000, duty follows a formula set by the Stamp Duty Act: (0.06571441 × V²) + (15 × V), where V is the value divided by 1,000. Above, a flat rate applies to the whole value: 4.95% up to $3,000,000, 5.75% up to $5,000,000, 5.95% above.
Foreign purchaser surcharge, on top of duty: 9% in New South Wales, 8% in Victoria, 8% in Queensland, 7% in Western Australia, 8% in Tasmania. Foreign persons also pay a FIRB application fee and, from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2029, cannot buy an established dwelling (limited exceptions).
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.
Sources
- New South Wales: Revenue NSW, current rates; first home buyers; foreign purchasers.
- Victoria: State Revenue Office Victoria, current rates; first home buyers; foreign purchasers.
- Queensland: Queensland Revenue Office, current rates; first home buyers; foreign purchasers.
- Western Australia: RevenueWA (Department of Finance), current rates; first home buyers; foreign purchasers.
- Tasmania: State Revenue Office Tasmania, current rates; first home buyers; foreign purchasers.
- Australian Capital Territory: ACT Revenue Office, current rates; first home buyers.
- Northern Territory: Territory Revenue Office, current rates; first home buyers.
- FIRB fees: Foreign Investment Review Board.