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Stamp Duty on $700K Property — SA

Stamp duty on a $700,000 property in South Australia is $32,330.00. See total costs, first home buyer savings, and compare to other states.

Last verified: 1 July 2025

Stamp Duty: $32,330.00

On a $700,000 property in South Australia, stamp duty is $32,330.00 at an effective rate of 4.62% (2025-26 rates).

Cost Breakdown

Property price$700,000
Stamp duty (standard buyer)$32,330.00
Effective stamp duty rate4.62%
Legal / conveyancing fees (est.)$2,000.00
Building & pest inspection (est.)$500.00
Total purchase cost$734,830.00

First Home Buyer Stamp Duty — SA

At $700,000, first home buyer concessions in South Australia do not reduce stamp duty. The property value exceeds the concession threshold. Standard duty of $32,330.00 applies.

Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty

Foreign purchasers pay an additional 7% surcharge ($49,000.00) on top of standard stamp duty.

Total foreign buyer stamp duty: $81,330.00

Stamp Duty on $700K — All States

StateStamp DutyEffective Rate
New South Wales$26,235.003.75%
Victoria$37,070.005.30%
Queensland$24,525.003.50%
Western Australia$28,625.004.09%
South Australia$32,330.004.62%
Tasmania$26,748.003.82%
Australian Capital Territory$23,068.003.30%
Northern Territory$32.000.00%

Mortgage Impact — Adding Stamp Duty to Your Loan

If you add $32,330.00 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)$3,448.02
Monthly repayment (with stamp duty in loan)$3,647.08
Extra per month+$199.06
Extra interest paid over 30 years$39,332.09

Paying stamp duty upfront saves you $39,332.09 in interest over the life of your loan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is stamp duty on a $700,000 house in South Australia?

Stamp duty on a $700,000 property in South Australia is $32,330.00 for a standard buyer (2025-26 rates). This is an effective rate of 4.62%.

Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in South Australia?

At $700,000, first home buyer concessions in South Australia do not reduce stamp duty below the standard amount of $32,330.00. The property value exceeds the concession threshold.

What are the total costs of buying a $700,000 property in South Australia?

The total estimated cost is approximately $734,830.00, which includes the purchase price ($700,000), stamp duty ($32,330.00), 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.