Stamp Duty Guides (Australia)

Buying property? Stamp duty (also called transfer duty) can be one of the biggest upfront costs. Use these guides to understand how duty is calculated, who qualifies for concessions, and what applies in your state or territory.

Quick action: Use the Stamp Duty Calculator

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Start here

• Stamp Duty Calculator Australia (how it works + key rules)
  → Stamp Duty Calculator Australia

• First Home Buyer Stamp Duty (exemptions + concessions)
  → First Home Buyer Stamp Duty

• Stamp Duty Fees vs Total Government Costs (duty + fees) (MoneyWise differentiator)
  → Stamp Duty Fees vs Total Government Costs

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Stamp duty by state and territory

Select your state/territory to see the most relevant rules, concessions, and common scenarios:

• NSW Stamp Duty Guide → NSW Stamp Duty Guide
• VIC Stamp Duty Guide → VIC Stamp Duty Guide
• QLD Stamp Duty Guide → QLD Stamp Duty Guide
• WA Stamp Duty Guide → WA Stamp Duty Guide
• SA Stamp Duty Guide → SA Stamp Duty Guide
• TAS Stamp Duty Guide → TAS Stamp Duty Guide
• ACT Stamp Duty Guide → ACT Stamp Duty Guide
• NT Stamp Duty Guide → NT Stamp Duty Guide

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What most calculators miss (and what we show)

Most stamp duty tools show duty only. At settlement, many buyers also pay government fees like:

• transfer registration fee
• mortgage registration fee (if you’re borrowing)

MoneyWiseCalc can show:

• Stamp duty total
• Government fees total
• Total government costs (duty + fees)

Next step: Estimate total government costs now

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Related calculators

If you’re planning a purchase, these calculators usually go together:

• Mortgage / Home Loan Repayment Calculator → Mortgage / Home Loan Repayment Calculator
• Borrowing Power Calculator → Borrowing Power Calculator

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Important: Guides provide general information only. Results can vary based on eligibility and transaction details. Confirm with your conveyancer and your state/territory revenue authority.