Stamp duty calculator Western Australia 2026-27
Western Australia stamp duty on an $800,000 home is $32,316 if you will live in it and $32,316 for an investment property. For contracts from 7 May 2026, first home buyers pay no duty on a home worth $600,000 or less, anywhere in WA.
Your purchase
Stamp duty
$32,316
Using general rates
| Transfer registration fee | $375 |
|---|---|
| Mortgage registration fee | $225 |
| Total government costs | $32,916 |
An estimate under the rules in force in October 2026. Concessions have conditions, such as living in the home; check eligibility with the state revenue office before you sign.
WA stamp duty rates
WA uses the same rates for owner-occupiers and investors, except a concessional rate for homes worth $200,000 or less.
| Property value | Duty |
|---|---|
| Up to $120,000 | $1.90 per $100 |
| $120,000 to $150,000 | $2,280 plus $2.85 per $100 over $120,000 |
| $150,000 to $360,000 | $3,135 plus $3.80 per $100 over $150,000 |
| $360,000 to $725,000 | $11,115 plus $4.75 per $100 over $360,000 |
| Over $725,000 | $28,453 plus $5.15 per $100 over $725,000 |
Each part of $100 counts as a full $100.
First home buyers in WA
- For contracts from 7 May 2026, first home buyers pay no duty on a home worth $600,000 or less, anywhere in WA.
- Between $600,000 and $800,000 the first home owner rate is $16.15 per $100 above $600,000. Above $800,000 normal rates apply.
- The first home owner rate also applies to established homes.
Stamp duty examples in WA
| Price | Home to live in | Investment | First home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $17,765 | $17,765 | $0 |
| $750,000 | $29,741 | $29,741 | $24,225 |
| $1,000,000 | $42,616 | $42,616 | $42,616 |
| $1,500,000 | $68,366 | $68,366 | $68,366 |
Foreign buyers and fees
Foreign buyers pay foreign transfer duty of 7% on their share, even when the first home owner rate applies.
The Landgate transfer fee steps up by $20 for each $100,000 over $200,000.
Compare every state on the stamp duty calculator for Australia, or work out repayments with the mortgage calculator. Other states: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, Tasmania, ACT, NT.
Sources: RevenueWA: transfer duty assessment, RevenueWA: first home owner rate fact sheet, RevenueWA: foreign transfer duty and Landgate: land transaction fees. Maintained by James Crawford; last updated 22 October 2026. How our calculators work.