Stamp Duty Guide Australia (2026–27)

Stamp duty (also known as transfer duty) is a state and territory government tax levied on property acquisitions across Australia.

How Stamp Duty is Calculated

Stamp duty is calculated on a sliding scale based on either the property purchase price or the unimproved market value (whichever is higher).

Duties vary significantly by state:

• NSW: Sliding scale up to 5.5% (plus premium buyer surcharge over m).
• Victoria: Concessions for principal place of residence up to k.
• Queensland: Generous home buyer concessions and low baseline duty tiers.
• Western Australia: First Home Owner Rate concessions up to k.

First Home Buyer Exemptions

Most states offer full stamp duty exemptions or partial concessions for eligible first-home buyers purchasing properties below specified value thresholds (e.g. up to ,000 in NSW or ,000 in Victoria).

Calculate your exact state stamp duty liability using our free Stamp Duty Calculator.