Stamp Duty on a $500,000 Home in Western Australia (2026–27)
What you'll pay in transfer duty on a $500,000 property in Western Australia, for owner-occupiers, first home buyers and investors.
$500,000 stamp duty in Western Australia by buyer type
| Buyer | Duty | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home to live in | $17,765 | 3.55% | – |
| First home (established) | $0 | 0.00% | First home owner rate – no duty up to $600,000. |
| First home (new) | $0 | 0.00% | First home owner rate – no duty up to $600,000. |
| Investment | $17,765 | 3.55% | – |
First home buyers
An eligible first home buyer pays no transfer duty on an established $500,000 home in Western Australia, saving $17,765.
First home owner rate – no duty up to $600,000.
How much cash you'll need
With a 20% deposit of $100,000, stamp duty takes the cash you need at settlement to about $117,765 for an owner-occupier, before legal fees, inspections and government registration fees. Duty is usually due at or soon after settlement, and most lenders won't add it to your loan.
How duty changes around $500,000 in Western Australia
Between $500,000 and $600,000, duty rises from $17,765 to $22,515. Each extra $1,000 you pay for the property in that range adds about $48 in duty (4.8%), so negotiating $20,000 off the price would save about $950 in duty as well.
At $400,000, the same buyer would pay $13,015, $4,750 less.
Stamp duty of $17,765 is 18% of a 20% deposit on this property. Saved at $500 a week, it would take about 0.7 years to put aside the duty alone.
$500,000 stamp duty in every state
| State | Owner-occupier | First home buyer (established) |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | $16,687 | $0 |
| Victoria | $21,970 | $0 |
| Queensland | $8,750 | $0 |
| Western Australia | $17,765 | $0 |
| South Australia | $21,330 | $21,330 |
| Tasmania | $18,248 | $18,248 |
| ACT | $8,408 | $0 |
| Northern Territory | $23,929 | $23,929 |
Other prices in Western Australia
$400k · $600k · $700k · $750k · $800k · $900k · $1m · $1.2m · $1.5m · $2m · full WA table
Transfer duty only, at 2026–27 rates. Excludes foreign buyer surcharges and registration fees. First home buyer figures assume you meet every eligibility rule.
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a $500,000 house in Western Australia?
About $17,765 for an owner-occupier in 2026–27, an effective rate of 3.55%. An investor pays $17,765.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty on a $500,000 home in Western Australia?
An eligible first home buyer pays no transfer duty on an established $500,000 home in Western Australia, saving $17,765.
Which state has the lowest stamp duty on a $500,000 home?
ACT is lowest at $8,408 for an owner-occupier, and Northern Territory is highest at $23,929.
Last reviewed October 2026. Estimates for general information only, based on 2026–27 rates. Check important figures with the relevant government agency or a licensed professional.