WA stamp duty rates
RevenueWA charges transfer duty on a sliding scale that rises with the property's value. These are the rates the calculator uses, as RevenueWA publishes them.
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 to $120,000 | $1.90 per $100 or part thereof |
| $120,001 to $150,000 | $2,280 + $2.85 per $100 or part thereof above $120,000 |
| $150,001 to $360,000 | $3,135 + $3.80 per $100 or part thereof above $150,000 |
| $360,001 to $725,000 | $11,115 + $4.75 per $100 or part thereof above $360,000 |
| $725,001 and over | $28,453 + $5.15 per $100 or part thereof above $725,000 |
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 to $120,000 | $1.50 per $100 or part thereof |
| $120,001 to $200,000 | $1,800 + $4.04 per $100 or part thereof above $120,000 |
Stamp duty on a $700,000 and $800,000 home in WA
The table shows what different buyers pay in WA at two common prices. Change the price, buyer and property type in the calculator above to see your own figure.
| Buyer | $700,000 | $800,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupier or investor | $27,265 | $32,315.50 |
| First home buyer (new or established home) | $16,150 | $32,300 |
| Foreign purchaser, including the 7% surcharge | $76,265 | $88,315.50 |
How stamp duty is calculated in WA
Find the band the dutiable value falls in and apply its rate. A $700,000 purchase at the general rate falls in the “$360,001 to $725,000” band ($11,115 + $4.75 per $100 or part thereof above $360,000):
$11,115 + $4.75 × 3,400 (the number of $100 steps above $360,000) = $27,265
The dutiable value is the price you pay, or the property's market value if that is higher. Concessions then reduce or remove the duty, and a foreign purchaser surcharge is added on top.
First home buyer stamp duty in WA
Eligible first home buyers pay the first home owner rate of duty. For transactions from 7 May 2026 there is no duty on a home valued up to $600,000 or on vacant land up to $450,000, and a flat rate per $100 above those amounts up to the limits below. The 2026–27 Budget raised the thresholds, and RevenueWA reassesses eligible purchases that settled before its systems changed on 28 July 2026.
| Property | No duty | Reduced duty | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home (new or established) | $600,000 or less | $600,001 to $800,000: $16.15 per $100, or part, above $600,000 | Over $800,000 |
| Vacant land | $450,000 or less | $450,001 to $550,000: $20.14 per $100, or part, above $450,000 | Over $550,000 |
You qualify if you are eligible for the First Home Owner Grant, or would be except that the home is established, the value is above the grant's cap, or no price was paid. From 7 May 2026 the grant's value cap no longer limits the duty concession. If you aren't approved before settlement, you pay duty at the general rate and then apply to RevenueWA for a refund.
Concessional rate for homes up to $200,000
If the property will be your home and the whole property is valued at $200,000 or less, a lower concessional rate applies: $1.50 per $100 up to $120,000, then $1,800 plus $4.04 per $100 above $120,000.
Off-the-plan duty concession
Buyers of new dwellings off the plan in strata and community title schemes get a duty concession for contracts signed up to 30 June 2028. From 12 March 2026 it also covers new homes in survey-strata and community titles (land) schemes. The concession is capped at $50,000:
The calculator doesn't apply it; RevenueWA's online calculator does.
- Before construction starts: 100% of the duty on a dwelling valued at $800,000 or less, tapering to 50% at $900,000 and above.
- While it is under construction: 75% of the duty at $800,000 or less, tapering to 37.5% at $900,000 and above.
Foreign transfer duty
Foreign persons pay an additional 7% duty when they buy residential property in WA. On a $700,000 investment that is $49,000, for a total of $76,265. Every buyer of WA land must complete a foreign buyers duty declaration, including citizens.
When is stamp duty due in WA?
Transactions must be lodged within two months of the liability arising. Duty is generally payable within one month of the assessment notice, or within 12 months of the transaction for land. RevenueWA only issues the certificate of duty once duty is paid, and that certificate is needed to register the transfer, so most buyers pay at settlement through their settlement agent.
What the calculator leaves out
- Land titles registration and transfer fees, which are charged separately.
- Off-the-plan, pensioner and other special concessions, and purchases split between eligible and ineligible buyers.
- Mixed-use, commercial and primary production property.
For a formal figure, use the RevenueWA transfer duty calculatoror ask your conveyancer. Stamp duty is paid from your own money in most cases, so add it to the deposit you need: ourfirst home buyer schemes and grants guide covers the deposit side, and themortgage repayment calculator shows what the loan will cost.
WA stamp duty questions
How much is stamp duty on a $700,000 house in WA?
$27,265 at the general rate, or $16,150 for an eligible first home buyer at the first home owner rate. A foreign buyer pays $76,265 including the 7% foreign transfer duty.
How much is stamp duty on a $800,000 house in WA?
$32,315.50 at the general rate. For an eligible first home buyer it is $32,300, the top of the first home owner rate, which stops at $800,000.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in WA?
Not on a home up to $600,000 or vacant land up to $450,000, for transactions from 7 May 2026. A reduced rate applies up to $800,000 for a home and $550,000 for land.
Is there stamp duty on vacant land in WA?
Yes, at the general rate: $13,015 on a $400,000 block. A first home buyer pays nothing on land up to $450,000.
When do you pay stamp duty in WA?
Usually at settlement. The legal deadline is a month after the assessment notice, or 12 months after the contract for land, but the transfer can't be registered until duty is paid.
