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Stamp Duty on $600K Property — SA

Stamp duty on a $600,000 property in South Australia is $26,830.00. See total costs, first home buyer savings, and compare to other states.

Last verified: 1 July 2025

Stamp Duty: $26,830.00

On a $600,000 property in South Australia, stamp duty is $26,830.00 at an effective rate of 4.47% (2025-26 rates).

Cost Breakdown

Property price$600,000
Stamp duty (standard buyer)$26,830.00
Effective stamp duty rate4.47%
Legal / conveyancing fees (est.)$2,000.00
Building & pest inspection (est.)$500.00
Total purchase cost$629,330.00

First Home Buyer Stamp Duty — SA

At $600,000, first home buyer concessions in South Australia do not reduce stamp duty. The property value exceeds the concession threshold. Standard duty of $26,830.00 applies.

Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty

Foreign purchasers pay an additional 7% surcharge ($42,000.00) on top of standard stamp duty.

Total foreign buyer stamp duty: $68,830.00

Stamp Duty on $600K — All States

StateStamp DutyEffective Rate
New South Wales$21,735.003.62%
Victoria$31,070.005.18%
Queensland$20,025.003.34%
Western Australia$23,475.003.91%
South Australia$26,830.004.47%
Tasmania$22,498.003.75%
Australian Capital Territory$17,978.003.00%
Northern Territory$24.000.00%

Mortgage Impact — Adding Stamp Duty to Your Loan

If you add $26,830.00 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)$2,955.44
Monthly repayment (with stamp duty in loan)$3,120.64
Extra per month+$165.20
Extra interest paid over 30 years$32,640.89

Paying stamp duty upfront saves you $32,640.89 in interest over the life of your loan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is stamp duty on a $600,000 house in South Australia?

Stamp duty on a $600,000 property in South Australia is $26,830.00 for a standard buyer (2025-26 rates). This is an effective rate of 4.47%.

Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in South Australia?

At $600,000, first home buyer concessions in South Australia do not reduce stamp duty below the standard amount of $26,830.00. The property value exceeds the concession threshold.

What are the total costs of buying a $600,000 property in South Australia?

The total estimated cost is approximately $629,330.00, which includes the purchase price ($600,000), stamp duty ($26,830.00), 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.