Stamp Duty on $850,000 in WA
Stamp duty on a $850,000 property in WA (Western Australia) is $34,890.50 at the general rate. Change the price or buyer below to recalculate with official Western Australia rates.
Stamp duty on $850,000 in WA by buyer
| Buyer | Stamp duty | Share of price |
|---|---|---|
| Investor (general rate) | $34,890.50 | 4.1% |
| Home you will live in | $34,890.50 | 4.1% |
| First home buyer, established home | $34,890.50 | 4.1% |
| First home buyer, new home | $34,890.50 | 4.1% |
| Foreign buyer (duty plus surcharge) | $94,390.50 | 11.1% |
How the $850,000 figure is worked out
- General rate: $28,453.00 plus $5.15 per $100 of the $125,000 above $725,000 (rounded up to the next $100).
First home buyers: No first home owner rate above $800,000.
Stamp duty near $850,000 in WA
| Price | General rate | Home buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp duty on $700,000 | $27,265 | $27,265 |
| Stamp duty on $750,000 | $29,741 | $29,741 |
| Stamp duty on $800,000 | $32,316 | $32,316 |
| $850,000 | $34,891 | $34,891 |
| Stamp duty on $900,000 | $37,466 | $37,466 |
| Stamp duty on $950,000 | $40,041 | $40,041 |
| Stamp duty on $1,000,000 | $42,616 | $42,616 |
$850,000 stamp duty in every state
At $850,000, Western Australia ranks number 5 of 8 from cheapest for general-rate stamp duty.
| State | General rate |
|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | $28,100 |
| Queensland | $31,275 |
| New South Wales | $32,437 |
| Tasmania | $33,435 |
| Western Australia | $34,891 |
| South Australia | $40,580 |
| Northern Territory | $42,075 |
| Victoria | $46,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on $850,000 in WA?
Stamp duty on a $850,000 property in Western Australia is $34,890.50 at the general rate. That is 4.1% of the price. First home buyer relief does not reduce duty on an established home at $850,000; the buyer pays $34,890.50.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty on $850,000 in WA?
First home buyer relief does not reduce duty on an established home at $850,000; the buyer pays $34,890.50.
How much stamp duty does a foreign buyer pay on $850,000 in WA?
$94,390.50 in total: $34,890.50 transfer duty plus $59,500.00 foreign transfer duty (7%).