Australia · Stamp Duty
Western Australia keeps duty below the eastern states for most buyers, and since mid-2024 first home buyers pay no duty on established homes up to $450,000 — the most generous exemption in the country at that threshold. Perth's affordability has made it Australia's fastest-appreciating capital, so buyers who entered under the old 5.15% bands have seen equity grow quickly. Above $3 million the 6.5% band is the state's only luxury-tier rate.
Preset rates are indicative reference values only. Confirm current rates and any reliefs with your local tax authority.
Jurisdiction comparison at A$700,000.00
Western Australia pays A$26,785.00 (3.83%) vs Western Australia at A$26,785.00 (3.83%).
Progressive from 1.5% to 5.15%, jumping to a 6.5% top band above $3m — a $700k home pays ~$27,000. Bands below are the standard residential buyer schedule used by the calculator.
| Property value | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0.00 – $120,000.00 | 1.5% |
| $120,000.00 – $150,000.00 | $1,800.00 + 2.85% above $120,000.00 |
| $150,000.00 – $360,000.00 | $2,655.00 + 3.8% above $150,000.00 |
| $360,000.00 – $725,000.00 | $10,635.00 + 4.75% above $360,000.00 |
| $725,000.00 – $3,000,000.00 | $28,000.00 + 5.15% above $725,000.00 |
| $3,000,000.00+ | $145,162.50 + 6.5% above $3,000,000.00 |
Indicative figures compiled August 2026 — official source: WA Department of Finance — transfer duty. Rates are typically indexed or revised each financial year.
A $700,000.00 purchase in Western Australia attracts about $26,785.00 in stamp duty at the standard indicative rates — an effective rate of 3.83%. Landgate registration fees are modest (about $300–$500). That makes the all-in cash requirement $726,785.00 before you factor in any deposit, legal work, or moving costs. Adjust the price in the calculator to model your own number.
Progressive from 1.5% to 5.15%, jumping to a 6.5% top band above $3m — a $700k home pays ~$27,000. Rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances, so treat these as planning figures and confirm the current rate with WA Department of Finance — transfer duty before you commit.
At the indicative rates above, a $700,000.00 property attracts about $26,785.00 in stamp duty — an effective rate of 3.83%. Landgate registration fees are modest (about $300–$500).. The calculator above lets you change the price and see the result instantly.
First home buyers: no duty on established homes up to $450,000 (from July 2024). Eligibility rules change frequently and vary by buyer type, so verify your situation with WA Department of Finance — transfer duty 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 WA Department of Finance — transfer duty or a qualified local professional.
