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.
Transfer tax / stamp duty: A$26,785.00
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 checked against official sources on — 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 normally pays the stamp duty in Western Australia — in full, before or at settlement — and it usually cannot be added to the mortgage, so it must be part of your cash budget alongside the deposit. Purchase contracts can reassign the obligation, so confirm what yours says.
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.
