Australian Property Stamp Duty Rates at January 2019.
Stamp Duty is paid on most House Purchases in Australia
There are a few exceptions, and the rate is NOT the same in each state.
Higher rates often apply to Homes for INVESTMENT, rather than for a home to live in. Discounted rates apply for many First Home Buyers, and/or Newly Constructed homes.
Stamp Duty rates on Residential Homes valued at: $400,000.
$8,500 ACT
$0 NSW
$0 NT
$0 QLD
$16,330 SA
$13,998 Tas
$0 Vic
$0 WA
Additional Transfer Fees for the above Properties
$386 ACT
$ 142 NSW
$ 145 NT
$ 957 QLD
$3,168 SA
$207 Tas
$1,542 Vic
$241 WA
Stamp Duty rates on Residential Homes valued at: $800,000.
$26,550 ACT
$31,490 NSW
$39,600 NT
$21,850 QLD
$37,830 SA
$31,185 Tas
$43,070 Vic
$32,316 WA
Additional Transfer Fees for the above Properties
$386 ACT
$ 142 NSW
$ 145 NT
$2,357 QLD
$6,468 SA
$207 Tas
$2,478 Vic
$321 WA
A useful calculator can be found at: www.macquarie.com