WA Stamp Duty (Western Australia) — 2026–27 Guide

In Western Australia, transfer duty is assessed on the dutiable value of the property. WA changed its first home owner rate from 7 May 2026, so older articles quoting $450,000 or $500,000 thresholds are out of date.

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WA stamp duty at common prices (2026–27)

Price	Home you’ll live in	First home buyer (established)
$400,000	$13,015	$0
$500,000	$17,765	$0
$600,000	$22,515	$0
$750,000	$29,741	$24,225
$1,000,000	$42,616	$42,616
$1,500,000	$68,366	$68,366

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

WA rates

Duty is charged per $100 or part of $100.

Dutiable value	Duty
Up to $120,000	$1.90 per $100
$120,000 – $150,000	$2,280 + $2.85 per $100 over $120,000
$150,000 – $360,000	$3,135 + $3.80 per $100 over $150,000
$360,000 – $725,000	$11,115 + $4.75 per $100 over $360,000
Over $725,000	$28,453 + $5.15 per $100 over $725,000

First home buyers in WA

From 7 May 2026, eligible first home buyers pay no duty on a home up to $600,000, and $16.15 per $100 (or part) above $600,000 up to $800,000. Above $800,000 the general rates apply. For example, a $700,000 home attracts 1,000 × $16.15 = $16,150. Vacant land has its own thresholds. A lower concessional rate also applies to a principal residence up to $200,000 for any buyer.

Foreign buyers

Foreign persons pay foreign buyers duty on residential property on top of transfer duty. Check the current rate with the WA Department of Finance — the calculator’s Foreign buyer option includes it.

Registration fees and total government costs

Landgate charges a transfer fee by value band — $225.10 to $85,000, $235.10 to $120,000, $255.10 to $200,000, then $275.10 plus $20 for each whole $100,000 above $200,001 ($335.10 at $600,000) — and $225.10 to register a mortgage (2026–27). At $600,000 that makes total government costs of $23,075 for a home you’ll live in (duty plus both fees). See stamp duty fees vs total government costs to compare states.

When is WA stamp duty paid?

Duty is usually paid at settlement through your settlement agent.

Examples

First home buyer, $650,000

500 × $16.15 = $8,075 instead of $24,890.

$750,000 home (not a first home)

Duty $29,741 + fees $600.20 = $30,341.

Frequently asked questions

What is the first home buyer threshold in WA?

From 7 May 2026: no duty up to $600,000, then $16.15 per $100 above $600,000 up to $800,000.

How much is stamp duty on a $500,000 home in WA?

$17,765 at general rates; $0 for an eligible first home buyer.

Do investors pay more stamp duty in WA?

The general rates are the same for owners and investors above $200,000; investors can’t use first home buyer relief.

Sources

• WA – Transfer duty assessment
• WA – Duties fact sheet: first home owner rate (from 7 May 2026)
• Landgate – Transfer lodgement fee calculator

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 WA Department of Finance (RevenueWA).