Stamp Duty Calculator Victoria
Work out the stamp duty (transfer duty) payable on a property purchase in Victoria. Enter the purchase price to see the base duty, any first-home or foreign-purchaser adjustments, and the total payable.
Assumptions. Estimate of transfer (stamp) duty only, using each state or territory's published rates as at the verified date shown with the result · residential property · dutiable value assumed equal to the purchase price (duty is charged on the greater of price or market value) · applies the standard scale plus, where you select them, that state's first-home and foreign-purchaser adjustments · excludes the First Home Owner Grant and other cash grants, pensioner, off-the-plan and vacant-land concessions, new-vs-established variations, and government registration and transfer fees · foreign-purchaser surcharge assumes 100% foreign ownership interest · figures are rounded.
Disclaimer. This calculator provides a general estimate only and is not financial, legal or tax advice. Stamp-duty rates, thresholds and concessions are set by each state and territory and change over time. First-home and other concessions carry eligibility conditions — such as residence requirements, property type, price caps, and whether you have owned property before — that this tool does not verify, so you may be entitled to more, less, or no concession than shown. Your actual duty depends on your specific circumstances and contract. Confirm the exact figure and your eligibility with the relevant state or territory revenue office, or a conveyancer or solicitor, before relying on it. Your figures are calculated in your browser and aren't sent anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
- How is stamp duty calculated in Australia?
- Stamp duty (transfer duty) is set by each state and territory, not the federal government, and is charged on the dutiable value of the property — usually the purchase price. Most jurisdictions use a sliding scale of marginal rates that increase with the property's value, similar to how income tax brackets work.
- Do first-home buyers pay stamp duty?
- Many first-home buyers get a full or partial concession, but the rules differ significantly by state — some apply only to new homes, some have price caps, and a couple of jurisdictions have wound their concessions back. Tick the first-home buyer option to see the concession this calculator applies for the selected state.
- What is the foreign purchaser surcharge?
- Most states and territories charge an extra surcharge duty on residential property bought by foreign persons, on top of standard duty. Rates vary by jurisdiction. This calculator assumes 100% foreign ownership interest when the option is selected — a part-interest purchase would attract a smaller surcharge.
- Is this an official figure?
- No. This is a general estimate based on published duty rates and thresholds, not a substitute for a conveyancer, solicitor or your state revenue office. It excludes grants, other concessions and registration fees — always confirm the exact figure before settlement.
- Does stamp duty apply to investment properties the same way?
- In some states — Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and the ACT — investment (non-owner-occupier) purchases sit on a different duty scale to owner-occupier purchases. Other jurisdictions charge the same base rate regardless of occupancy, though foreign-purchaser surcharges can still apply on top.
- Why do stamp duty amounts differ so much between states?
- Each state and territory sets its own thresholds, marginal rates and concessions, so the same property price can attract very different duty depending on location. Select a different state in the calculator to compare.