Stamp duty on a $975,000 house in WA
Western Australia · transfer duty
$41,328
Transfer duty on a $975,000 property in Western Australia at the standard rate. Verified 16 July 2026, source: RevenueWA.
First home buyer: $41,328
A $975,000 value falls in the Over $725,000 band, where duty is $28,453 + $5.15 per $100 over $725,000 — $41,328 in total.
Stamp duty calculator
WA$41,328 transfer duty
- Standard (general) duty
- $41,328
WA figures from RevenueWA. Estimate only — your conveyancer and the revenue office confirm the exact duty. Full breakdown for $975,000 in WA →
What a first home buyer or owner-occupier pays
$41,328Standard / investor rate
$41,328First 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 $975,000
| Deposit | Deposit amount | Loan | Approx. monthly | Indicative LMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% (no LMI) | $195,000 | $780,000 | $4,676.49 | $0 |
| 10% | $97,500 | $877,500 | $5,261.06 | $18,428 |
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 $975,000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Western Australia | $41,328 | |
| New South Wales | $38,062 | view |
| Victoria | $53,625 | view |
| Queensland | $36,900 | 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 $975,000 property in Western Australia?
- Transfer duty is $41,328 at the WA general rate for a $975,000 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 $41,328 duty is separate from the $975,000 price and is normally paid at settlement. On a 20% deposit of $195,000, budget for the duty as an additional upfront cost.
- What deposit and loan do I need for a $975,000 home?
- A 20% deposit is $195,000, leaving a $780,000 loan (about $4,676.49 a month at 6% over 30 years, no LMI). With a 10% deposit of $97,500 the loan is $877,500 and indicative LMI is around $18,428.
- 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 $41,328 owner-occupier figure — confirm the current surcharge rate with RevenueWA.