Stamp Duty on $400,000 in ACT
Stamp duty on a $400,000 property in ACT (Australian Capital Territory) is $8,000.00 at the general rate and $5,008.00 if you will live in it. Change the price or buyer below to recalculate with official Australian Capital Territory rates.
Stamp duty on $400,000 in ACT by buyer
| Buyer | Stamp duty | Share of price |
|---|---|---|
| Investor (general rate) | $8,000.00 | 2% |
| Home you will live in | $5,008.00 | 1.25% |
| First home buyer, established home | $0.00 | 0% |
| First home buyer, new home | $0.00 | 0% |
| Foreign buyer (duty plus surcharge) | $8,000.00 | 2% |
How the $400,000 figure is worked out
- General rate: $4,600.00 plus $3.40 per $100 of the $100,000 above $300,000 (rounded up to the next $100).
- Eligible owner-occupier rates: $1,608.00 plus $3.40 per $100 of the $100,000 above $300,000 (rounded up to the next $100).
First home buyers: Home Buyer Concession Scheme: from 1 July 2026 there is no income test or property value cap, so eligible buyers pay no duty.
Stamp duty near $400,000 in ACT
| Price | General rate | Home buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp duty on $300,000 | $4,600 | $1,608 |
| Stamp duty on $350,000 | $6,300 | $3,308 |
| $400,000 | $8,000 | $5,008 |
| Stamp duty on $450,000 | $9,700 | $6,708 |
| Stamp duty on $500,000 | $11,400 | $8,408 |
| Stamp duty on $550,000 | $13,560 | $10,568 |
$400,000 stamp duty in every state
At $400,000, Australian Capital Territory ranks cheapest for general-rate stamp duty.
| State | General rate |
|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | $8,000 |
| New South Wales | $12,187 |
| Queensland | $12,425 |
| Western Australia | $13,015 |
| Tasmania | $13,998 |
| South Australia | $16,330 |
| Northern Territory | $16,514 |
| Victoria | $19,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on $400,000 in ACT?
Stamp duty on a $400,000 property in Australian Capital Territory is $8,000.00 at the general rate, or $5,008.00 for a home you will live in (eligible owner-occupier rates). That is 2% of the price. An eligible first home buyer pays no duty on an established home at $400,000.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty on $400,000 in ACT?
An eligible first home buyer pays no duty on an established home at $400,000.
How much stamp duty does a foreign buyer pay on $400,000 in ACT?
$8,000.00. Australian Capital Territory had no foreign purchaser surcharge on the official pages we read.