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Stamp Duty on $550K Property — SA

Stamp duty on a $550,000 property in South Australia is $24,080.00. See total costs, first home buyer savings, and compare to other states.

Last verified: 1 July 2025

Stamp Duty: $24,080.00

On a $550,000 property in South Australia, stamp duty is $24,080.00 at an effective rate of 4.38% (2025-26 rates).

Cost Breakdown

Property price$550,000
Stamp duty (standard buyer)$24,080.00
Effective stamp duty rate4.38%
Legal / conveyancing fees (est.)$2,000.00
Building & pest inspection (est.)$500.00
Total purchase cost$576,580.00

First Home Buyer Stamp Duty — SA

At $550,000, first home buyer concessions in South Australia do not reduce stamp duty. The property value exceeds the concession threshold. Standard duty of $24,080.00 applies.

Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty

Foreign purchasers pay an additional 7% surcharge ($38,500.00) on top of standard stamp duty.

Total foreign buyer stamp duty: $62,580.00

Stamp Duty on $550K — All States

StateStamp DutyEffective Rate
New South Wales$19,485.003.54%
Victoria$28,070.005.10%
Queensland$17,775.003.23%
Western Australia$20,900.003.80%
South Australia$24,080.004.38%
Tasmania$20,373.003.70%
Australian Capital Territory$15,433.002.81%
Northern Territory$20.000.00%

Mortgage Impact — Adding Stamp Duty to Your Loan

If you add $24,080.00 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)$2,709.16
Monthly repayment (with stamp duty in loan)$2,857.42
Extra per month+$148.26
Extra interest paid over 30 years$29,295.29

Paying stamp duty upfront saves you $29,295.29 in interest over the life of your loan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is stamp duty on a $550,000 house in South Australia?

Stamp duty on a $550,000 property in South Australia is $24,080.00 for a standard buyer (2025-26 rates). This is an effective rate of 4.38%.

Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in South Australia?

At $550,000, first home buyer concessions in South Australia do not reduce stamp duty below the standard amount of $24,080.00. The property value exceeds the concession threshold.

What are the total costs of buying a $550,000 property in South Australia?

The total estimated cost is approximately $576,580.00, which includes the purchase price ($550,000), stamp duty ($24,080.00), 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.