Stamp duty in South Australia — 2026 rates
Rates calculated from RevenueSA data, stored in GetReal's Supabase database. Updated when official rates change. Last built: 2026-08-07.
Stamp duty in South Australia uses a progressive bracket system. Unlike every other state, SA offers no first home buyer stamp duty exemption or concession. Eligible first home buyers purchasing a new build may receive the $15,000 First Home Owner Grant instead. On an $800,000 property, a buyer pays approximately $38,730.
Key points
- South Australia is the only state with no FHB stamp duty concession.
- Eligible first home buyers purchasing new builds may receive the $15,000 First Home Owner Grant.
- SA rates are on the higher end at upper price points.
- No separate owner-occupier vs investor rate.
Stamp duty by purchase price — SA 2026
| Purchase price | Standard duty | FHB duty | Investor duty (same rate as owner-occupier in this state) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $16,330 | $16,330 | $16,330 |
| $500,000 | $21,330 | $21,330 | $21,330 |
| $600,000 | $26,830 | $26,830 | $26,830 |
| $700,000 | $32,330 | $32,330 | $32,330 |
| $750,000 | $35,080 | $35,080 | $35,080 |
| $800,000 | $37,830 | $37,830 | $37,830 |
| $900,000 | $43,330 | $43,330 | $43,330 |
| $1,000,000 | $48,830 | $48,830 | $48,830 |
| $1,200,000 | $59,830 | $59,830 | $59,830 |
| $1,500,000 | $76,330 | $76,330 | $76,330 |
| $2,000,000 | $103,830 | $103,830 | $103,830 |
Government registration fees
In addition to stamp duty, buyers pay registration fees to the land services registry to record the title transfer and mortgage. Two fees apply: a title transfer registration fee (scales significantly with price in SA — among the highest in Australia) and a mortgage registration fee. GetReal's calculator includes both.
For a $750,000 purchase in this state: approximately $7,703 in registration fees, on top of stamp duty. This brings the total government upfront cost to around $42,783 for a standard buyer at that price.
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Open stamp duty calculatorFrequently asked questions
Is there stamp duty relief for first home buyers in SA?
No stamp duty exemption or concession. This is unique among Australian states. However, eligible first home buyers purchasing a new build may receive the $15,000 First Home Owner Grant.
When is stamp duty due in SA?
Due at or before settlement. Your conveyancer handles this.
Does SA have different rates for investors?
No — the same rates apply regardless of how you intend to use the property.
Stamp duty rates are sourced from official government data and stored in GetReal's database. This page is rebuilt whenever rates change. See methodology for calculation details. This is not financial advice — confirm with your conveyancer or the relevant state revenue authority.