Stamp Duty on $600,000 in ACT
Stamp duty on a $600,000 property in ACT (Australian Capital Territory) is $15,720.00 at the general rate and $12,728.00 if you will live in it. Change the price or buyer below to recalculate with official Australian Capital Territory rates.
Stamp duty on $600,000 in ACT by buyer
| Buyer | Stamp duty | Share of price |
|---|---|---|
| Investor (general rate) | $15,720.00 | 2.62% |
| Home you will live in | $12,728.00 | 2.12% |
| First home buyer, established home | $0.00 | 0% |
| First home buyer, new home | $0.00 | 0% |
| Foreign buyer (duty plus surcharge) | $15,720.00 | 2.62% |
How the $600,000 figure is worked out
- General rate: $11,400.00 plus $4.32 per $100 of the $100,000 above $500,000 (rounded up to the next $100).
- Eligible owner-occupier rates: $8,408.00 plus $4.32 per $100 of the $100,000 above $500,000 (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 $600,000 in ACT
| Price | General rate | Home buyer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| $600,000 | $15,720 | $12,728 |
| Stamp duty on $650,000 | $17,880 | $14,888 |
| Stamp duty on $700,000 | $20,040 | $17,048 |
| Stamp duty on $750,000 | $22,200 | $19,208 |
$600,000 stamp duty in every state
At $600,000, Australian Capital Territory ranks cheapest for general-rate stamp duty.
| State | General rate |
|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | $15,720 |
| Queensland | $20,025 |
| New South Wales | $21,187 |
| Tasmania | $22,498 |
| Western Australia | $22,515 |
| South Australia | $26,830 |
| Northern Territory | $29,700 |
| Victoria | $31,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on $600,000 in ACT?
Stamp duty on a $600,000 property in Australian Capital Territory is $15,720.00 at the general rate, or $12,728.00 for a home you will live in (eligible owner-occupier rates). That is 2.62% of the price. An eligible first home buyer pays no duty on an established home at $600,000.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty on $600,000 in ACT?
An eligible first home buyer pays no duty on an established home at $600,000.
How much stamp duty does a foreign buyer pay on $600,000 in ACT?
$15,720.00. Australian Capital Territory had no foreign purchaser surcharge on the official pages we read.