Stamp Duty on $1.2M Property — TAS
Stamp duty on a $1,200,000 property in Tasmania is $49,185.00. See total costs, first home buyer savings, and compare to other states.
Last verified: 1 July 2025Stamp Duty: $49,185.00
On a $1,200,000 property in Tasmania, stamp duty is $49,185.00 at an effective rate of 4.10% (2025-26 rates).
Cost Breakdown
| Property price | $1,200,000 |
| Stamp duty (standard buyer) | $49,185.00 |
| Effective stamp duty rate | 4.10% |
| Legal / conveyancing fees (est.) | $2,000.00 |
| Building & pest inspection (est.) | $500.00 |
| Total purchase cost | $1,251,685.00 |
First Home Buyer Stamp Duty — TAS
At $1,200,000, first home buyer concessions in Tasmania do not reduce stamp duty. The property value exceeds the concession threshold. Standard duty of $49,185.00 applies.
Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty
Foreign purchasers pay an additional 3% surcharge ($36,000.00) on top of standard stamp duty.
Total foreign buyer stamp duty: $85,185.00
Stamp Duty on $1.2M — All States
| State | Stamp Duty | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | $49,055.00 | 4.09% |
| Victoria | $65,870.00 | 5.49% |
| Queensland | $49,525.00 | 4.13% |
| Western Australia | $54,379.00 | 4.53% |
| South Australia | $59,830.00 | 4.99% |
| Tasmania | $49,185.00 | 4.10% |
| Australian Capital Territory | $54,663.00 | 4.56% |
| Northern Territory | $95.00 | 0.01% |
Mortgage Impact — Adding Stamp Duty to Your Loan
If you add $49,185.00 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) | $5,910.89 |
| Monthly repayment (with stamp duty in loan) | $6,213.73 |
| Extra per month | +$302.84 |
| Extra interest paid over 30 years | $59,837.58 |
Paying stamp duty upfront saves you $59,837.58 in interest over the life of your loan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is stamp duty on a $1,200,000 house in Tasmania?
Stamp duty on a $1,200,000 property in Tasmania is $49,185.00 for a standard buyer (2025-26 rates). This is an effective rate of 4.10%.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Tasmania?
At $1,200,000, first home buyer concessions in Tasmania do not reduce stamp duty below the standard amount of $49,185.00. The property value exceeds the concession threshold.
What are the total costs of buying a $1,200,000 property in Tasmania?
The total estimated cost is approximately $1,251,685.00, which includes the purchase price ($1,200,000), stamp duty ($49,185.00), 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.
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