How to find Stamp Duty in Australia
Stamp Duty Calculator Australia
Estimate transfer duty on residential property across all states and territories, including FHB concessions and foreign surcharges.
Uses 2026–27 published rate schedules for NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT. FHB concessions are simplified estimates — eligibility rules vary by state, property type and residency. Confirm with your state revenue office before purchasing.
Stamp Duty Calculator Australia
Stamp duty can be one of the costs associated with acquiring a property. Certain acquisition costs may be relevant when working out the property’s cost base for capital gains tax purposes.
Property Purchase Costs
When calculating the cost base of a property, certain costs associated with acquiring the property may be included, subject to the applicable rules.
Eligible acquisition costs can form part of the cost base and may affect the capital gain when the property is later sold.
Property Value and Stamp Duty
The calculator allows you to enter the property’s dutiable value and select the relevant state or territory.
The available state and territory options include:
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Queensland
- Western Australia
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Australian Capital Territory
- Northern Territory
How to Use the Stamp Duty Calculator
Select your state or territory and enter the property’s dutiable value.
Then select the relevant property use and indicate whether you are a first home buyer or a foreign purchaser.
Once the required information has been entered, the calculator can provide an estimate based on the information supplied.
Stamp Duty and Property Cost Base
Costs connected with acquiring a property can be relevant when calculating its cost base. Certain acquisition costs, along with eligible improvement and selling expenses, may affect the resulting capital gain.
Keeping accurate records of eligible property costs can therefore be important when calculating the CGT position of a property.