Australia · Stamp Duty
The ACT has Australia's highest marginal duty rates, topping out at 6.75% above $2 million, because it pairs duty with a broad-based land tax rather than relying on council rates. Canberra's strong public-sector incomes keep the median price high enough that most buyers face the 5.5–6.5% bands. The territory is gradually shifting away from stamp duty, and first home buyers get concessional rates on homes up to $1 million.
Preset rates are indicative reference values only. Confirm current rates and any reliefs with your local tax authority.
Jurisdiction comparison at A$800,000.00
Australian Capital Territory pays A$26,500.00 (3.31%) vs Australian Capital Territory at A$26,500.00 (3.31%).
Progressive to a 6.75% top band — the highest marginal rates in Australia; a $800k home pays ~$36,000. Bands below are the standard residential buyer schedule used by the calculator.
| Property value | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0.00 – $200,000.00 | 1.5% |
| $200,000.00 – $300,000.00 | $3,000.00 + 2.5% above $200,000.00 |
| $300,000.00 – $500,000.00 | $5,500.00 + 3.5% above $300,000.00 |
| $500,000.00 – $750,000.00 | $12,500.00 + 4.5% above $500,000.00 |
| $750,000.00 – $1,500,000.00 | $23,750.00 + 5.5% above $750,000.00 |
| $1,500,000.00 – $2,000,000.00 | $65,000.00 + 6.5% above $1,500,000.00 |
| $2,000,000.00+ | $97,500.00 + 6.75% above $2,000,000.00 |
Indicative figures compiled August 2026 — official source: ACT Revenue Office. Rates are typically indexed or revised each financial year.
A $800,000.00 purchase in Australian Capital Territory attracts about $26,500.00 in stamp duty at the standard indicative rates — an effective rate of 3.31%. ACT land title registration fees are modest. That makes the all-in cash requirement $826,500.00 before you factor in any deposit, legal work, or moving costs. Adjust the price in the calculator to model your own number.
Progressive to a 6.75% top band — the highest marginal rates in Australia; a $800k home pays ~$36,000. Rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances, so treat these as planning figures and confirm the current rate with ACT Revenue Office before you commit.
At the indicative rates above, a $800,000.00 property attracts about $26,500.00 in stamp duty — an effective rate of 3.31%. ACT land title registration fees are modest.. The calculator above lets you change the price and see the result instantly.
First home buyers: concessional rates on homes up to $1m (Home Buyer Concession Scheme). Eligibility rules change frequently and vary by buyer type, so verify your situation with ACT Revenue Office or a conveyancer.
The buyer pays the tax in essentially every case in this market. It is payable in full before or at settlement and cannot normally be added to a mortgage, so it must be part of your cash budget alongside the deposit.
How we calculate: the calculator applies the official band schedule marginally — each rate applies only to the slice of the price inside its band, exactly as the revenue authority does. Worked examples are computed with the same function.
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Disclaimer: stamp duty rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances. These are indicative planning figures, not tax advice — confirm every number with ACT Revenue Office or a qualified local professional.
