Australia · WA transfer duty
WA transfer duty calculator.
Western Australian stamp duty at the general rate, plus the first home owner rate that applies from 7 May 2026.
WA calls it transfer duty. On a $700,000 property the general rate gives $27,265. An eligible first home owner pays nothing up to $600,000 on a home and a reduced rate up to $800,000 (vacant land: nil to $450,000, reduced to $550,000).
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How the estimate works
RevenueWA's rates are charged per $100 or part of $100, so the amount over each threshold is rounded up to the next $100.
General rate
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 – $120,000 | $1.90 per $100 |
| $120,001 – $150,000 | $2,280 + $2.85 per $100 over $120,000 |
| $150,001 – $360,000 | $3,135 + $3.80 per $100 over $150,000 |
| $360,001 – $725,000 | $11,115 + $4.75 per $100 over $360,000 |
| $725,001 and over | $28,453 + $5.15 per $100 over $725,000 |
First home owner rate, from 7 May 2026
| Dutiable value | Home | Vacant land |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $450,000 | Nil to $600,000 | Nil |
| $450,001 – $550,000 | Nil to $600,000 | $20.14 per $100 over $450,000 |
| $550,001 – $600,000 | Nil | General rate |
| $600,001 – $800,000 | $16.15 per $100 over $600,000 | General rate |
| Over $800,000 | General rate | General rate |
RevenueWA also lists the earlier first home owner bands for transactions from 21 March 2025, 9 May 2024 and before; this page uses only the band in force from 7 May 2026.
Worked example
A $700,000 home: general rate $27,265. An eligible first home owner pays $16,150, which is $16.15 for each $100 over $600,000.
What this page does not do
- It does not test eligibility, and does not apply the concessional rate for other residences, off-the-plan, foreign buyer surcharge or other concessions; check RevenueWA.
- It does not include the Landgate transfer registration fee or mortgage fees.
Official source: RevenueWA, Transfer duty assessment (updated 30 July 2026). Retrieved October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is transfer duty on a $700,000 home in WA?
$27,265 at the general rate. An eligible first home owner pays $16,150 under the rate that applies from 7 May 2026.
What is the WA first home owner stamp duty threshold?
From 7 May 2026, no duty on a home up to $600,000, a reduced rate to $800,000, and the general rate above. For vacant land, no duty up to $450,000 and a reduced rate to $550,000.
Is stamp duty the same as transfer duty in WA?
Yes. RevenueWA calls it transfer duty.
Does this include the First Home Owner Grant?
No. The grant is separate from the duty rate; this page only calculates transfer duty.
Estimate only
This page is educational and is not legal or tax advice. Use RevenueWA's assessment tool or your settlement agent for a figure you will rely on. Calculations run in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere.