Which Australian state has the cheapest stamp duty?

At $750,000, Australian Capital Territory is the cheapest at $19,208 and Victoria the dearest at $40,070 — a gap of $20,862 on the same home. The ranking shifts at other prices, so check your own price.

Why is stamp duty so different between states?

Transfer duty is a state tax, so each government sets its own brackets, thresholds and concessions. There is no national rate.

Stamp duty by state: the all-states comparison

The same purchase is taxed very differently depending on where you buy. At $750,000, ACT charges $19,208 where VIC charges $40,070 — a $20,862 gap on an identical home. Every figure below is computed from the official state schedules.

Transfer duty on a $600,000 home

Rank	State	Standard duty	First home buyer
1	Australian Capital Territory	$12,728	$0	view
2	Queensland	$20,025	$0	view
3	New South Wales	$21,187	$0	view
4	Tasmania	$22,497.50	$22,497.50	view
5	Western Australia	$22,515	$13,630	view
6	South Australia	$26,830	$26,830	view
7	Northern Territory	$29,700	—	view
8	Victoria	$31,070	$0	view

Transfer duty on a $750,000 home

Rank	State	Standard duty	First home buyer
1	Australian Capital Territory	$19,208	$0	view
2	Queensland	$26,775	$10,925	view
3	New South Wales	$27,937	$0	view
4	Tasmania	$28,935	$28,935	view
5	Western Australia	$29,740.50	$29,740.50	view
6	South Australia	$35,080	$35,080	view
7	Northern Territory	$37,125	—	view
8	Victoria	$40,070	$40,070	view

Transfer duty on a $900,000 home

Rank	State	Standard duty	First home buyer
1	Australian Capital Territory	$28,058	$0	view
2	Queensland	$33,525	$26,350	view
3	New South Wales	$34,687	$17,343.50	view
4	Tasmania	$35,685	$35,685	view
5	Western Australia	$37,465.50	$37,465.50	view
6	South Australia	$43,330	$43,330	view
7	Northern Territory	$44,550	—	view
8	Victoria	$49,070	$49,070	view

Common questions

Which Australian state has the cheapest stamp duty?: At $750,000, Australian Capital Territory is the cheapest at $19,208 and Victoria the dearest at $40,070 — a gap of $20,862 on the same home. The ranking shifts at other prices, so check your own price.
Why is stamp duty so different between states?: Transfer duty is a state tax, so each government sets its own brackets, thresholds and concessions. There is no national rate.