Australia Stamp Duty Calculator 2023-2024
Calculate Transfer Duty for NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, NT. Includes First Home Buyer & Foreign Surcharges.
🏠 Property Information
👤 Buyer Information
💵 Duty Summary
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Detailed Calculation Breakdown
2024 Stamp Duty Rates
New South Wales (NSW)
- • $0 - $16,000: $1.25 per $100
- • $16k - $36k: $200 + $1.50 per $100
- • $36k - $93k: $500 + $1.75 per $100
- • ...progressive scaling...
- • >$1.168m: $46,160 + 5.5%
Victoria (VIC)
- • $0 - $25,000: 1.4%
- • $25k - $130k: $350 + 2.4%
- • $130k - $960k: $2,870 + 6%
- • >$960k: 5.5% of value
Queensland (QLD)
- • $0 - $5,000: Nil
- • $5k - $75k: $0 + 1.5%
- • $75k - $540k: $1,050 + 3.5%
- • >$1m: $38,025 + 5.75%
Surcharges & Exemptions
- • Foreign Buyers: Add 7% (QLD, WA, SA) or 8% (NSW, VIC, TAS).
- • First Home Buyers: Significant relief available in all states (usually exempt up to ~$600k-$800k).
- • Investment: Usually same as standard transfer duty, but no FHB relief.
Understanding Australian Stamp Duty
🏠 First Home Buyer Relief
Detailed overview of state concessions:
- NSW: Full exemption up to $800k, fractional up to $1M (FHB Assistance Scheme).
- VIC: Exemption up to $600k, concession up to $750k.
- QLD: Exemption up to $700k (increased from $500k).
- WA: Exemption up to $430k, concession up to $530k.
🌏 Foreign Buyer Surcharge
Additional duty payable by foreign persons purchasing residential land:
📅 Payment Deadlines
Duty must generally be paid within specific timeframes after settlement or contract exchange:
- NSW: Within 3 months of contract exchange.
- VIC: Within 30 days of settlement.
- QLD: Within 30 days of contract/settlement.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses 2023-24 rates for approximation. Actual transfer duty is assessed by state revenue offices upon lodgement. Complex factors like off-the-plan concessions, partner purchasing, or specific land use codes are not modelled. Consult a conveyancer or solicitor for exact assessments.