WA Stamp Duty Calculator
Excludes land registry fees (a few hundred dollars), which vary by state.
Rates checked September 2026 against RevenueWA.
How stamp duty works in WA
Western Australia's general rates rise to 5.15% on the part of the price above $725,000. A lower residential rate applies to homes up to $200,000 that you'll live in. Foreign buyers pay an extra 7% surcharge on residential property, on top of normal duty.
First home buyers in WA
Under the first home owner rate (from 7 May 2026), eligible first home buyers pay no duty on a home up to $600,000, then $16.15 for every $100 above $600,000, up to $800,000.
Stamp duty in WA at common prices
| Price | Home buyer | First home buyer |
|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $13,015 | $0 |
| $500,000 | $17,765 | $0 |
| $600,000 | $22,515 | $0 |
| $700,000 | $27,265 | $16,150 |
| $800,000 | $32,316 | $32,300 |
| $900,000 | $37,466 | $37,466 |
| $1,000,000 | $42,616 | $42,616 |
| $1,250,000 | $55,491 | $55,491 |
| $1,500,000 | $68,366 | $68,366 |
| $2,000,000 | $94,116 | $94,116 |
Established homes, Australian citizens or permanent residents. First home buyer figures assume you meet the eligibility rules. WA charges investors the same rates as home buyers.
Frequently asked questions
About $27,265 at general rates. An eligible first home buyer pays about $16,150 under the first home owner rate.
Not up to $600,000. Between $600,000 and $800,000 they pay a reduced rate, and above $800,000 full duty applies.
Investors pay the general rates and can't use the first home owner rate or the residential concession.