WA
Western Australia
$34,891
4.10% of price
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Western Australia stamp duty calculator
Western Australia has the most generous FHB carve-out in the country — full exemption to $450K (metro) then tapering, with no foreign purchaser surcharge. Stamp duty is materially lower than NSW/VIC on the same price, which has been part of the Perth affordability story over the last cycle.
Primary source: RevenueWA · Duties Act 2008 (WA) · last reviewed 2026-04-20
Step 1 · Inputs
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Tip: A two-bedroom unit in Parramatta sells around $780,000. Try that to see the duty on an investor purchase vs first home buyer.
Western Australia total at this price
total payable $34,891 · standard duty $34,891
Step 2 · Calculator output
Read the Western Australia duty bill.
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What makes Western Australia different.
WA's FHB concession is lower than eastern states — full exemption only under $450K. 7% foreign purchaser surcharge.
FHB treatment: Full exemption under $450,000; partial concession taper up to $600,000. Full eligibility at the source .
Foreign purchaser surcharge: 7% additional duty applies on top of standard rates.
Use the calculator above for your specific price. Every bracket is cited to the Duties Act section in the source chips. For situations that don’t map cleanly (trust purchases, off-the-plan concessions, deceased estate transfers, pensioner exemptions), email hello@propautopilot.ai.
Western Australia — frequently asked
The questions WA buyers actually ask.
How much is stamp duty on a $1 million home in Western Australia?+
Standard stamp duty on a $1,000,000 purchase in WA is approximately $42,616 — materially lower than NSW/VIC. First home buyers get full exemption to $450K metro / $600K regional, with partial concession tapering above. WA is the only mainland state with zero foreign purchaser surcharge.
What's the WA first home buyer exemption?+
Full exemption to $450K (metro) or $600K (regional). Partial concession above that threshold up to $600K metro / $750K regional. Beyond those caps, standard transfer duty applies without FHB relief.
Why doesn't WA charge foreign purchaser surcharge?+
Western Australia is alone among the mainland states in not applying a foreign purchaser additional duty. The decision dates back to government policy decisions emphasising open foreign capital flows for the state's resources-led economy. Foreign buyers pay only standard transfer duty (and Commonwealth FIRB application fees, separately).
How does the WA Keystart concession interact with stamp duty?+
Keystart is a state-government-backed mortgage program — not a duty concession. Keystart loan eligibility is income-tested; the FHB stamp duty exemption applies independently. Eligible FHBs can stack: Keystart loan + FHB duty exemption + First Home Owner Grant ($10,000 on new builds).
Is there a WA pensioner stamp duty concession?+
WA does not offer a general pensioner duty exemption. The FHB exemption is the main duty-side concession; pensioner-specific concessions exist for council rates and water rates separately, not transfer duty. Some retirement-village structures (lease-licence vs freehold) trigger different duty outcomes.
How does the WA regional first home buyer concession work?+
Properties outside the Perth metropolitan area get higher FHB exemption thresholds — $600K full exemption (vs $450K metro) and concession to $750K (vs $600K metro). The regional boundary is defined by the Local Government Act; check Revenue WA's published regional-postcode list for any borderline case.
Can I get a WA stamp duty refund if my contract is cancelled?+
Yes — Section 119 of the Duties Act 2008 (WA) provides for refund where the contract is rescinded, set aside, or otherwise cancelled before transfer. Apply via Revenue WA with the executed cancellation deed and proof no transfer occurred. Typical processing 4-8 weeks.
Does WA stamp duty apply to vacant-land purchases?+
Yes — vacant land attracts the standard transfer duty schedule. FHB exemptions apply on vacant land where the buyer intends to build a PPOR (full exemption to $300K metro / $400K regional, lower than residential thresholds). Concession tapers above. Investor-bought vacant land has no FHB benefit.
Are off-the-plan apartment purchases treated differently in WA?+
WA does not have a general off-the-plan duty concession. New-build purchases by first home buyers can stack the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant with the FHB exemption (where price-eligible) — the grant operates separately from duty calculation.
Are there WA stamp duty exemptions for spouse transfers?+
Transfers between spouses are exempt where the property is the PPOR of one or both spouses (Section 47 Duties Act 2008 WA). Court-ordered transfers under Family Court rulings are exempt under Section 49 regardless of PPOR status. Investment property spouse-transfers attract standard duty.
How it works
Direct from RevenueWA.
Brackets pulled from Duties Act 2008 (WA). Verified against the primary source on 2026-04-20. Refreshed quarterly — any rate change lands within two weeks. We never cache rates without showing the verified-at date.
General information only — not tax, legal, or financial advice. Confirm with a licensed conveyancer before signing. hello@propautopilot.ai for calculation questions.
Keep going.
Calculators are inputs to a decision, not the decision. The pages below extend the math into context.
Guides
- First home buyer guide — Australia 2026
Stamp duty exemptions are the largest FHB benefit in most states.
- Home Guarantee Scheme explained
Stack HGS with state stamp-duty exemption where eligible.
- How to find investment properties
Stamp duty is step 1 of the 10-step underwriting framework.
- Negative gearing explained
Stamp duty is part of cost base — affects CGT at sale, not annual deduction.
Sibling tools
- Buying power calculator
Add stamp duty to your full upfront cash position.
- Cashflow projector
10-year cashflow including the upfront stamp-duty hit.
- CGT calculator
Stamp duty enters cost base — affects CGT at exit.
Chapter 2 — How much can you actually borrow, and at what cost — Deposit, LMI, APRA serviceability buffer, stamp duty per state, FHSS withdrawal, and the four government schemes that change the maths. Run the calculators as you read.