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Stamp Duty on $1M Property — NSW

Stamp duty on a $1,000,000 property in New South Wales is $39,735.00. See total costs, first home buyer savings, and compare to other states.

Last verified: 1 July 2025

Stamp Duty: $39,735.00

On a $1,000,000 property in New South Wales, stamp duty is $39,735.00 at an effective rate of 3.97% (2025-26 rates).

Cost Breakdown

Property price$1,000,000
Stamp duty (standard buyer)$39,735.00
Effective stamp duty rate3.97%
Legal / conveyancing fees (est.)$2,000.00
Building & pest inspection (est.)$500.00
Total purchase cost$1,042,235.00

First Home Buyer Stamp Duty — NSW

At $1,000,000, first home buyer concessions in New South Wales do not reduce stamp duty. The property value exceeds the concession threshold. Standard duty of $39,735.00 applies.

Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty

Foreign purchasers pay an additional 8% surcharge ($80,000.00) on top of standard stamp duty.

Total foreign buyer stamp duty: $119,735.00

Stamp Duty on $1M — All States

StateStamp DutyEffective Rate
New South Wales$39,735.003.97%
Victoria$54,870.005.49%
Queensland$38,025.003.80%
Western Australia$44,079.004.41%
South Australia$48,830.004.88%
Tasmania$40,185.004.02%
Australian Capital Territory$40,663.004.07%
Northern Territory$66.000.01%

Mortgage Impact — Adding Stamp Duty to Your Loan

If you add $39,735.00 stamp duty to your home loan instead of paying upfront, here is how it affects your repayments (based on 80% LVR, 6.25% rate, 30-year term):

Monthly repayment (without stamp duty in loan)$4,925.74
Monthly repayment (with stamp duty in loan)$5,170.39
Extra per month+$244.66
Extra interest paid over 30 years$48,340.88

Paying stamp duty upfront saves you $48,340.88 in interest over the life of your loan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is stamp duty on a $1,000,000 house in New South Wales?

Stamp duty on a $1,000,000 property in New South Wales is $39,735.00 for a standard buyer (2025-26 rates). This is an effective rate of 3.97%.

Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in New South Wales?

At $1,000,000, first home buyer concessions in New South Wales do not reduce stamp duty below the standard amount of $39,735.00. The property value exceeds the concession threshold.

What are the total costs of buying a $1,000,000 property in New South Wales?

The total estimated cost is approximately $1,042,235.00, which includes the purchase price ($1,000,000), stamp duty ($39,735.00), legal/conveyancing fees (~$2,000), and building/pest inspections (~$500).

General information and estimates only — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always verify with a licensed adviser or the ATO.