SA Stamp Duty (South Australia) — 2026–27 Guide

In South Australia, stamp duty on property transfers is collected by RevenueSA, usually on the purchase price. SA’s first home buyer relief applies to new homes only, so buyers of established homes pay the general rates below.

Quick action: Calculate SA stamp duty and government fees

SA stamp duty at common prices (2026–27)

Price	Home you’ll live in	First home buyer (established)	First home buyer (new home)
$400,000	$16,330	$16,330	$0
$500,000	$21,330	$21,330	$0
$600,000	$26,830	$26,830	$0
$750,000	$35,080	$35,080	$0
$1,000,000	$48,830	$48,830	$0
$1,500,000	$76,330	$76,330	$0

Calculated with the MoneyWiseCalc stamp duty engine (rules version 1.2.0, checked against RevenueSA on 30 September 2026). First home buyer columns assume you meet every eligibility rule. Figures exclude registration fees.

SA rates

Duty is charged per $100 or part of $100. Above $500,000 the top rate of 5.5% applies.

Dutiable value	Duty
Up to $12,000	$1.00 per $100
$12,000 – $30,000	$120 + $2.00 per $100 over $12,000
$30,000 – $50,000	$480 + $3.00 per $100 over $30,000
$50,000 – $100,000	$1,080 + $3.50 per $100 over $50,000
$100,000 – $200,000	$2,830 + $4.00 per $100 over $100,000
$200,000 – $250,000	$6,830 + $4.25 per $100 over $200,000
$250,000 – $300,000	$8,955 + $4.75 per $100 over $250,000
$300,000 – $500,000	$11,330 + $5.00 per $100 over $300,000
Over $500,000	$21,330 + $5.50 per $100 over $500,000

First home buyers in SA

Eligible first home buyers pay no stamp duty on a new home, with no property value cap — check with RevenueSA which purchases count as a new home. There is no first home buyer relief for established homes in SA, so the established-home column below matches the general rate.

Foreign buyers

Foreign persons and foreign trusts pay a foreign ownership surcharge of 7% of the value of the residential land interest, on top of stamp duty (RevenueSA, checked 1 October 2026).

Registration fees and total government costs

The Lands Titles Office transfer fee is $204 up to $5,000, $228 up to $20,000, $251 up to $40,000, then $353 plus $105 for each $10,000 (or part) above $50,000 — $6,128 at $600,000. A mortgage costs $204 to register. When no ad valorem duty is payable (for example a first home buyer of a new home), the transfer fee is the flat $204 (Real Property (Fees) Notice 2026). At $600,000 that makes total government costs of $33,162 for a home you’ll live in (duty plus both fees). See stamp duty fees vs total government costs to compare states.

When is SA stamp duty paid?

Duty is usually paid at settlement through your conveyancer.

Examples

First home buyer, $650,000 new home

Duty $0 (full relief) and a $204 transfer fee.

$650,000 established home (any buyer)

Duty $29,580 + fees $6,857 = $36,437.

Frequently asked questions

Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in SA?

Not on an eligible new home, at any price. On an established home they pay the general rate.

How much is stamp duty on a $600,000 house in SA?

$26,830 for an established home in 2026–27.

What is the foreign buyer surcharge in SA?

7% of the value of the residential land interest, on top of stamp duty.

Sources

• RevenueSA – Transfer duty
• RevenueSA – Foreign ownership surcharge
• Real Property (Fees) Notice 2026 – SA Government Gazette No. 27

Related guides

• Stamp duty in Australia — every state compared
• First home buyer stamp duty by state
• Can I Buy This Home? — duty, fees, LMI and cash needed in one estimate

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Important: General information only. Duty depends on eligibility, property type and the contract details. Confirm the final amount with your conveyancer and RevenueSA.