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Stamp Duty on $450K Property — SA

Stamp duty on a $450,000 property in South Australia is $18,830.00. See total costs, first home buyer savings, and compare to other states.

Last verified: 1 July 2025

Stamp Duty: $18,830.00

On a $450,000 property in South Australia, stamp duty is $18,830.00 at an effective rate of 4.18% (2025-26 rates).

Cost Breakdown

Property price$450,000
Stamp duty (standard buyer)$18,830.00
Effective stamp duty rate4.18%
Legal / conveyancing fees (est.)$2,000.00
Building & pest inspection (est.)$500.00
Total purchase cost$471,330.00

First Home Buyer Stamp Duty — SA

At $450,000, first home buyer concessions in South Australia do not reduce stamp duty. The property value exceeds the concession threshold. Standard duty of $18,830.00 applies.

Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty

Foreign purchasers pay an additional 7% surcharge ($31,500.00) on top of standard stamp duty.

Total foreign buyer stamp duty: $50,330.00

Stamp Duty on $450K — All States

StateStamp DutyEffective Rate
New South Wales$14,985.003.33%
Victoria$22,070.004.90%
Queensland$14,175.003.15%
Western Australia$15,750.003.50%
South Australia$18,830.004.18%
Tasmania$16,123.003.58%
Australian Capital Territory$10,813.002.40%
Northern Territory$13.000.00%

Mortgage Impact — Adding Stamp Duty to Your Loan

If you add $18,830.00 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)$2,216.58
Monthly repayment (with stamp duty in loan)$2,332.52
Extra per month+$115.94
Extra interest paid over 30 years$22,908.24

Paying stamp duty upfront saves you $22,908.24 in interest over the life of your loan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is stamp duty on a $450,000 house in South Australia?

Stamp duty on a $450,000 property in South Australia is $18,830.00 for a standard buyer (2025-26 rates). This is an effective rate of 4.18%.

Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in South Australia?

At $450,000, first home buyer concessions in South Australia do not reduce stamp duty below the standard amount of $18,830.00. The property value exceeds the concession threshold.

What are the total costs of buying a $450,000 property in South Australia?

The total estimated cost is approximately $471,330.00, which includes the purchase price ($450,000), stamp duty ($18,830.00), 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.