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Stamp Duty by State Australia 2026: NSW, VIC, QLD & More
Compare stamp / transfer duty on $800,000 across 8 Australian jurisdictions. Lowest general: Australian Capital Territory $25,150; highest: Victoria $43,070. First-home concessions where modelled.
A$800,000 home · general residential transfer / stamp / conveyance duty · no foreign surcharge
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
On an $800,000 home at general rates, Australian Capital Territory models the lowest duty ($25,150) and Victoria the highest ($43,070).
Lowest general duty @ $800,000
| # | Jurisdiction | General duty | First-home | Tax name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Capital Territory | $25,150 | $0 | Conveyance duty |
| 2 | Queensland | $29,025 | $21,850 | Transfer duty |
| 3 | New South Wales | $30,187 | $0 | Transfer duty |
| 4 | Tasmania | $31,185 | $31,185 | Property transfer duty |
| 5 | Western Australia | $32,316 | $32,300 | Transfer duty |
| 6 | South Australia | $37,830 | $37,830 | Stamp duty |
| 7 | Northern Territory | $39,600 | $39,600 | Stamp duty |
| 8 | Victoria | $43,070 | $43,070 | Land transfer duty |
States & territories
Australian Capital Territory
Conveyance duty
General: $25,150
FHB: $0
Queensland
Transfer duty
General: $29,025
FHB: $21,850
New South Wales
Transfer duty
General: $30,187
FHB: $0
Tasmania
Property transfer duty
General: $31,185
FHB: $31,185
Western Australia
Transfer duty
General: $32,316
FHB: $32,300
South Australia
Stamp duty
General: $37,830
FHB: $37,830
Northern Territory
Stamp duty
General: $39,600
FHB: $39,600
Victoria
Land transfer duty
General: $43,070
FHB: $43,070
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Lowest FHB at this price: New South Wales ($0). Open the calculator →
FAQ
On our $800,000 general-rate vignette, Australian Capital Territory is lowest at $25,150 and Victoria is highest at $43,070. Rankings change with price and first-home concessions.
It depends on the state and price. At $800,000, New South Wales FHBAS models $0 (full exemption at this price for an eligible home), while Victoria first-home duty is $43,070 (above Victoria’s $750,000 concession cap). Tasmania and the Northern Territory first-home concessions are not modelled.
Yes in everyday speech. States use different legal names — transfer duty (NSW, QLD, WA), land transfer duty (Victoria), stamp duty (SA, NT), property transfer duty (Tasmania), or conveyance duty (ACT).
No. This hub models domestic residential schedules only. Foreign purchaser / additional foreign acquirer duty is charged on top in several jurisdictions — check the relevant revenue office.
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