WA Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate transfer duty in Western Australia for all buyer types. Includes FHOR concession with metro and regional thresholds.
WA Quick Facts
Official Term
Transfer duty
Payment Timing
Lodge within 2 months of the contract date; pay on assessment
FHB Threshold
$600,000 full exemption (FHOR)
Foreign Surcharge
7%
Key Rule
Statewide FHOR thresholds from May 2026
Current WA Transfer duty Rates
Western Australia uses the same 5 brackets for all property types and buyer types, ranging from $1.90 per $100 (up to $120,000) to $5.15 per $100 (above $725,000). There are no separate owner-occupier or investor rate schedules.
Duty Rates
| Value Range | Base Duty | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $120,000 | $0 | $1.90 per $100 |
| $120,001 – $150,000 | $2,280 | $2.85 per $100 |
| $150,001 – $360,000 | $3,135 | $3.80 per $100 |
| $360,001 – $725,000 | $11,115 | $4.75 per $100 |
| $725,001+ | $28,453 | $5.15 per $100 |
Source: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-finance/transfer-duty. Effective from 2026-05-07.
First Home Buyer Rules in Western Australia
WA's First Home Owner Rate (FHOR) provides a full duty exemption on homes up to $600,000 and a concessional rate up to $800,000 statewide for transactions from 7 May 2026. Vacant land is exempt up to $450,000 and concessional to $550,000. A $10,000 FHOG is available for eligible new homes.
Homes — Full Exemption
$600,000
Concession ceiling: $800,000
Vacant Land — Full Exemption
$450,000
Concession ceiling: $550,000
First Home Owner Grant
$10,000
New homes only
Foreign Buyer Surcharge in Western Australia
Foreign buyers in Western Australia pay a 7% surcharge on the dutiable value of residential property. A developer exemption may be available for certain qualifying developments.
Surcharge Rate
7%
Applies To
residential
Calculated On
Full dutiable value
Special Rules for Western Australia
WA uses the same duty rates for all property types and all buyer categories.
FHOR home thresholds are $600K for full exemption and $800K for the concession ceiling statewide from 7 May 2026.
FHOR uses a separate concessional rate calculation, not a sliding formula on standard duty.
Expanded off-the-plan concessions run from 12 March 2026 to 30 June 2028, with a $50,000 maximum benefit.
WA Stamp Duty FAQ
How much is stamp duty in WA?
WA stamp duty uses the same rates for everyone: 5 brackets from $1.90 to $5.15 per $100. On a $750,000 property, the duty is approximately $29,741.
What is the WA First Home Owner Rate (FHOR)?
From 7 May 2026, the FHOR provides a full duty exemption on homes up to $600,000 and concessional duty up to $800,000 statewide. Vacant-land thresholds are $450,000 and $550,000.
Are WA stamp duty rates different for investors?
No. Western Australia uses the same duty rates for all buyer types including owner-occupiers, investors, and first home buyers (before FHOR concession).
What is the WA foreign buyer surcharge?
Foreign buyers in WA pay a 7% surcharge on residential property. A developer exemption may apply for qualifying developments.
Do metro and regional WA have different FHB thresholds?
No. For transactions from 7 May 2026, the $600,000 home exemption and $800,000 concession ceiling apply statewide. Earlier transactions can still be subject to the former regional settings.