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
Within 2 months of settlement
FHB Threshold
$500,000 full exemption (FHOR)
Foreign Surcharge
7%
Key Rule
Metro vs regional FHB thresholds
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 2014-07-02.
First Home Buyer Rules in Western Australia
WA offers the First Home Owner Rate (FHOR), which provides a full duty exemption on properties up to $500,000. Between $500,000 and $700,000 (metro/Peel) or $750,000 (regional), a concessional rate applies. The thresholds differ based on property location. A $10,000 FHOG is available for new homes.
Homes — Full Exemption
$500,000
Concession ceiling: $700,000
Vacant Land — Full Exemption
$350,000
Concession ceiling: $450,000
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 has different thresholds for Metro/Peel ($700K ceiling) and Regional WA ($750K ceiling) from 21 March 2025.
FHOR uses a separate concessional rate calculation, not a sliding formula on standard duty.
Off-the-plan concessions: 100% waived (pre-construction ≤$750K) or 50% (>$850K); max $50,000.
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)?
The FHOR provides a full duty exemption on properties up to $500,000 and concessional rates up to $700,000 (metro) or $750,000 (regional). The concession uses a separate rate calculation based on property location.
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?
Yes. From 21 March 2025, the FHOR ceiling is $700,000 for Metro/Peel properties and $750,000 for Regional WA properties. The full exemption threshold of $500,000 is the same for both.