WA first home buyers pay $0 stamp duty on homes up to $500,000 (updated March 2025) and vacant land up to $350,000. Sliding concession to $700,000 for homes.
Includes FHB exemptions by property type, PPR owner-occupier concession, foreign buyer surcharge, and full upfront cost breakdown.
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Stamp duty is calculated progressively — only the portion within each bracket is taxed at that rate. Rates sourced from State Revenue WA.
| Purchase Price Range | Duty Calculation |
|---|---|
| $0 – $120,000 | $1.90 per $100 (1.90%) |
| $120,001 – $150,000 | $2,280 + $2.85 per $100 over $120,000 |
| $150,001 – $360,000 | $3,135 + $3.80 per $100 over $150,000 |
| $360,001 – $725,000 | $11,115 + $4.75 per $100 over $360,000 |
| $725,001+ | $28,454 + $5.15 per $100 over $725,000 |
Rates are indicative for 2024–25 and may change. Always verify the current schedule with State Revenue WA before transacting.
Each state has different rates, thresholds, and first home buyer rules — select your state below.
Yes. The WA First Home Owner Rate of Duty (FHORD) applies different thresholds by property type (updated from 21 March 2025). For homes (existing or newly built): exempt up to $500,000 with a sliding concession to $700,000. For vacant land purchased to build a first home: exempt up to $350,000 with concession to $450,000. WA uses a linear taper (not a fraction of full duty), so the duty increases at a fixed dollar rate over the threshold.
The PPR concession is available to owner-occupiers who are NOT first home buyers — people buying a property to live in who have previously owned property. It provides a rebate on transfer duty for purchases between $130,001 and $440,000. The maximum rebate is $2,090 (available on purchases between $200,001 and $440,000, tapering below $200k). Above $440,000, full standard rates apply.
Standard transfer duty on a $600,000 WA property is $19,665: $0–$120k at 1.9% ($2,280), $120k–$150k at 2.85% ($855), $150k–$360k at 3.8% ($7,980), $360k–$600k at 4.75% ($11,400) = $19,665. A first home buyer at $600,000 pays a sliding duty — the price falls within the $500k–$700k concession band, so duty ≈ ($600,000 − $500,000) × $13.63 per $100 = ~$13,630.
Yes. Foreign persons purchasing residential property in WA pay an additional 7% foreign transfer duty surcharge. On a $700,000 purchase: ~$26,140 standard duty + $49,000 surcharge = ~$75,140 total.
Beyond stamp duty, typical WA purchase costs include: title transfer registration (~$177), mortgage registration (~$177), conveyancing ($1,200–$2,500), building and pest inspection ($400–$700), and bank fees (~$800). Budget roughly 4–6% of purchase price for total upfront costs.