Stamp duty on a $1,000,000 house in WA
Western Australia · transfer duty
$42,615.50
Transfer duty on a $1,000,000 property in Western Australia at the standard rate. Verified 16 July 2026, source: RevenueWA.
First home buyer: $42,615.50
A $1,000,000 value falls in the Over $725,000 band, where duty is $28,453 + $5.15 per $100 over $725,000 — $42,615.50 in total.
Stamp duty calculator
WA$42,615.50 transfer duty
- Standard (general) duty
- $42,615.50
WA figures from RevenueWA. Estimate only — your conveyancer and the revenue office confirm the exact duty. Full breakdown for $1,000,000 in WA →
What a first home buyer or owner-occupier pays
$42,615.50Standard / investor rate
$42,615.50First home buyer
Above $750,000 the first home owner rate no longer applies — standard duty is payable. First home buyer duty in WA →
Deposit, loan and repayments at $1,000,000
| Deposit | Deposit amount | Loan | Approx. monthly | Indicative LMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% (no LMI) | $200,000 | $800,000 | $4,796.40 | $0 |
| 10% | $100,000 | $900,000 | $5,395.95 | $18,900 |
Repayments assume 6% p.a. over 30 years; LMI is an indicative estimate. Adjust the rate and term →
The same price in other states
| State | Duty on $1,000,000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Western Australia | $42,615.50 | |
| New South Wales | $39,187 | view |
| Victoria | $55,000 | view |
| Queensland | $38,025 | view |
Compare all eight states side by side →
WA transfer duty schedule
| Dutiable value | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| Up to $120,000 | $1.90 per $100 |
| $120,001 to $150,000 | $2,280 + $2.85 per $100 over $120,000 |
| $150,001 to $360,000 | $3,135 + $3.80 per $100 over $150,000 |
| $360,001 to $725,000 | $11,115 + $4.75 per $100 over $360,000 |
| Over $725,000 | $28,453 + $5.15 per $100 over $725,000 |
Nearby prices in WA
Common questions
- How much is stamp duty on a $1,000,000 property in Western Australia?
- Transfer duty is $42,615.50 at the WA general rate for a $1,000,000 property, calculated from the RevenueWA schedule. First home buyers pay the same standard duty at this price.
- Is stamp duty paid on top of the purchase price?
- Yes. The $42,615.50 duty is separate from the $1,000,000 price and is normally paid at settlement. On a 20% deposit of $200,000, budget for the duty as an additional upfront cost.
- What deposit and loan do I need for a $1,000,000 home?
- A 20% deposit is $200,000, leaving a $800,000 loan (about $4,796.40 a month at 6% over 30 years, no LMI). With a 10% deposit of $100,000 the loan is $900,000 and indicative LMI is around $18,900.
- Do foreign buyers pay extra duty in Western Australia?
- Foreign purchasers usually pay an additional surcharge on top of transfer duty. It is charged separately from the $42,615.50 owner-occupier figure — confirm the current surcharge rate with RevenueWA.