Stamp duty in Western Australia — 2026 rates
Rates calculated from Department of Finance WA — State Revenue data, stored in GetReal's Supabase database. Updated when official rates change. Last built: 2026-08-07.
Stamp duty in Western Australia — called transfer duty — uses a progressive bracket system. First home buyers receive an exemption on properties up to $450,000 and a tapered concession up to $600,000. On a $700,000 purchase, a standard buyer pays approximately $24,200.
Key points
- WA has one of the lower stamp duty regimes among mainland states.
- First home buyers: full exemption under $430,000, tapered concession to $530,000.
- No separate owner-occupier vs investor rate.
- Foreign buyers pay an additional 7% surcharge.
Stamp duty by purchase price — WA 2026
| Purchase price | Standard duty | FHB duty | Investor duty (same rate as owner-occupier in this state) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $13,015 | $0FHB full exemption | $13,015 |
| $500,000 | $17,765 | $12,436FHB partial concession | $17,765 |
| $600,000 | $22,515 | $22,515 | $22,515 |
| $700,000 | $27,265 | $27,265 | $27,265 |
| $750,000 | $29,740 | $29,740 | $29,740 |
| $800,000 | $32,316 | $32,316 | $32,316 |
| $900,000 | $37,466 | $37,466 | $37,466 |
| $1,000,000 | $42,616 | $42,616 | $42,616 |
| $1,200,000 | $52,916 | $52,916 | $52,916 |
| $1,500,000 | $68,366 | $68,366 | $68,366 |
| $2,000,000 | $94,116 | $94,116 | $94,116 |
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Open stamp duty calculatorFrequently asked questions
When is stamp duty due in WA?
Within 2 months of the liability date (generally settlement).
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in WA?
No stamp duty on properties up to $430,000. A partial exemption applies up to $530,000, calculated as a straight-line reduction.
Does WA have different rates for investors?
No — the same transfer duty rates apply to investors and owner-occupiers in WA.
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.