Quick answer: WA transfer duty (stamp duty) on an $800,000 home is $32,316 at the general rate. Eligible first home buyers pay $0 up to $600,000 and a reduced rate up to $800,000, the same across Perth and regional WA from 7 May 2026. Off-the-plan buyers can save up to $50,000, and duty is paid at or before settlement.
Transfer duty, usually called stamp duty, is the WA state tax on buying property. WA’s first home owner thresholds rose on 7 May 2026, and its off-the-plan concession was expanded in March 2026, so a lot of older information online is out of date. Use the calculator below for your number, then read on for how it works.
WA stamp duty calculator (2026–27)
Estimate on the RevenueWA general, concessional and first home owner rates (from 7 May 2026). It does not include the off-the-plan concession. Confirm with your settlement agent or the RevenueWA duty calculator.
WA transfer duty rates
The general rate applies to most purchases, including investment property and homes over $200,000. Each rate is per $100, or part of $100, of the value above the threshold.
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 – $120,000 | $1.90 per $100 |
| $120,001 – $150,000 | $2,280 + $2.85 per $100 over $120,000 |
| $150,001 – $360,000 | $3,135 + $3.80 per $100 over $150,000 |
| $360,001 – $725,000 | $11,115 + $4.75 per $100 over $360,000 |
| Over $725,000 | $28,453 + $5.15 per $100 over $725,000 |
A lower concessional rate applies to a home you’ll live in where the whole property is worth no more than $200,000: $1.50 per $100 up to $120,000, then $1,800 + $4.04 per $100 above $120,000. It mostly helps buyers in regional towns.
Source: WA Department of Treasury and Finance, transfer duty assessment. Checked 7 October 2026.
Working it out by hand
For a $650,000 purchase at the general rate: the price falls in the $360,001–$725,000 band, so duty is $11,115 plus $4.75 for every $100 above $360,000. That is $11,115 + ($290,000 ÷ 100 × $4.75) = $11,115 + $13,775 = $24,890. An eligible first home buyer pays $16.15 for every $100 above $600,000: $500 × $16.15 = $8,075.
How much stamp duty at common prices in WA
| Price | General rate | Share of price | Eligible first home buyer (home) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $13,015 | 3.3% | $0 |
| $500,000 | $17,765 | 3.6% | $0 |
| $600,000 | $22,515 | 3.8% | $0 |
| $650,000 | $24,890 | 3.8% | $8,075 |
| $700,000 | $27,265 | 3.9% | $16,150 |
| $750,000 | $29,741 | 4.0% | $24,225 |
| $800,000 | $32,316 | 4.0% | $32,300 |
| $900,000 | $37,466 | 4.2% | — |
| $1,000,000 | $42,616 | 4.3% | — |
| $1,500,000 | $68,366 | 4.6% | — |
For most Perth purchases between $500,000 and $1 million, duty works out at roughly 3.5% to 4.3% of the price.
First home buyers: $0 up to $600,000
For transactions from 7 May 2026, WA’s first home owner rate of duty is:
| Property | No duty up to | Reduced rate | Full general rate from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home (new or established) | $600,000 | $16.15 per $100 above $600,000 | $800,001 |
| Vacant land to build on | $450,000 | $20.14 per $100 above $450,000 | $550,001 |
The same thresholds now apply in Perth, Peel and regional WA. Before 7 May 2026 the home limit was $700,000 in Perth and Peel and $750,000 elsewhere, with $0 duty only up to $500,000. At $600,000 the exemption is worth $22,515; at $700,000 you pay $16,150 instead of $27,265.
Who qualifies: you need to meet the First Home Owner Grant rules, or would meet them if the grant applied to your purchase (for example, because it’s an established home). In short:
- Each buyer is 18 or over and buying as an individual, and at least one is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Neither you nor your spouse or partner has had a first home grant or the first home owner rate before, owned residential property in Australia before 1 July 2000, or lived for 6 months or more in a home you owned since 1 July 2004.
- You move in within 12 months and live there for at least 6 continuous months.
Apply for pre-approval before settlement. If you aren’t pre-approved, duty is charged at the general rate at settlement and you claim the difference back later. For a new home, the first home owner rate can be combined with the $10,000 WA First Home Owner Grant (new homes up to $800,000 south of the 26th parallel, including all of Perth) and the 5% Deposit Scheme, whose WA price caps are $850,000 in Perth and regional centres and $600,000 elsewhere. Our WA first home buyer guide shows how they fit together.
Off-the-plan: up to $50,000 off
For a new dwelling bought off the plan under a pre-construction agreement signed from 12 March 2026 to 30 June 2028:
- Up to $800,000: 100% of the duty is waived, capped at $50,000.
- $800,000 to $900,000: the concession tapers from 100% to 50%.
- $900,000 and above: 50% of the duty, capped at $50,000.
It isn’t limited to first home buyers. From 12 March 2026 it covers apartments, townhouses and villas in strata and community title schemes, and new homes in survey-strata and community titles (land) schemes. A smaller rebate applies if you sign while the building is already under construction. On a $750,000 off-the-plan townhouse signed before construction starts, that removes about $29,741 of duty. Details: RevenueWA, off-the-plan duty concession.
When stamp duty is paid in WA
- At or before settlement: your settlement agent or conveyancer lodges the transaction and pays the duty as part of settlement.
- First home buyers: get pre-approval for the first home owner rate before settlement, or you’ll pay the general rate first and claim a refund.
- From savings: lenders limit the loan to a share of the property’s value, so duty normally comes from your own funds on top of the deposit.
Foreign buyers and investors
- Foreign persons pay foreign transfer duty of 7% on residential property, on top of normal duty. On an $800,000 property that is $56,000 extra. Federal rules also currently stop most foreign persons buying established homes until 2029; see our guide to buying on a visa.
- Investors pay the general rate. The off-the-plan concession is one of the few duty savings open to investors in WA.
Stamp duty in other states
On an $800,000 home bought by an investor, duty is about $30,187 in NSW, $43,070 in Victoria, $29,025 in Queensland, $32,316 in WA, $37,830 in SA, $31,185 in Tasmania, $25,150 in the ACT and $39,600 in the NT. Our stamp duty calculator covers every state and territory.
Stamp duty guides by state: NSW · VIC · QLD · WA · SA · TAS · ACT · NT
Stamp duty in WA: common questions
How much is stamp duty on an $800,000 home in WA?
$32,316 at the general rate, about 4% of the price. An eligible first home buyer pays $32,300 at $800,000, because the first home owner rate ends there; below $800,000 the saving grows quickly, and it is $0 up to $600,000.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in WA?
Not on a home valued up to $600,000, or vacant land up to $450,000, for transactions from 7 May 2026. Between $600,000 and $800,000 they pay $16.15 per $100 above $600,000, which is $16,150 at $700,000 instead of $27,265. The thresholds are the same in Perth and regional WA.
What is the stamp duty rate in WA?
WA uses sliding rates from $1.90 to $5.15 per $100. For most Perth homes and units between $500,000 and $1 million, the total works out at roughly 3.5% to 4.3% of the price.
When is stamp duty paid in WA?
At or before settlement. If you haven’t been approved for the first home owner grant or pre-approved for the first home owner rate by settlement, you pay the general rate and can apply for a refund once approved.
How much extra stamp duty do foreign buyers pay in WA?
Foreign transfer duty of 7% of the dutiable value on residential property, on top of normal duty. On an $800,000 property that is $56,000 extra.
Is there an off-the-plan stamp duty concession in WA?
Yes. For pre-construction agreements signed from 12 March 2026 to 30 June 2028, the concession is 100% of the duty (capped at $50,000) on a new dwelling valued up to $800,000, tapering to 50% at $900,000 and above. It now covers apartments, townhouses, villas and new homes in survey-strata and community title schemes.
Budgeting it properly
Before you bid, write down your full “cash to complete”: deposit, duty (if any), legal or conveyancing fees, inspections, and the government fees to register the transfer and the mortgage. We map this with every client before they make an offer, and check every concession and grant they qualify for, so the duty line is accurate and often lower than expected.