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Stamp Duty on $800K Property — WA

Stamp duty on a $800,000 property in Western Australia is $33,779.00. See total costs, first home buyer savings, and compare to other states.

Last verified: 1 July 2025

Stamp Duty: $33,779.00

On a $800,000 property in Western Australia, stamp duty is $33,779.00 at an effective rate of 4.22% (2025-26 rates).

Cost Breakdown

Property price$800,000
Stamp duty (standard buyer)$33,779.00
Effective stamp duty rate4.22%
Legal / conveyancing fees (est.)$2,000.00
Building & pest inspection (est.)$500.00
Total purchase cost$836,279.00

First Home Buyer Stamp Duty — WA

At $800,000, first home buyer concessions in Western Australia do not reduce stamp duty. The property value exceeds the concession threshold. Standard duty of $33,779.00 applies.

Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty

Foreign purchasers pay an additional 7% surcharge ($56,000.00) on top of standard stamp duty.

Total foreign buyer stamp duty: $89,779.00

Stamp Duty on $800K — All States

StateStamp DutyEffective Rate
New South Wales$30,735.003.84%
Victoria$43,070.005.38%
Queensland$29,025.003.63%
Western Australia$33,779.004.22%
South Australia$37,830.004.73%
Tasmania$31,185.003.90%
Australian Capital Territory$28,623.003.58%
Northern Territory$42.000.01%

Mortgage Impact — Adding Stamp Duty to Your Loan

If you add $33,779.00 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)$3,940.59
Monthly repayment (with stamp duty in loan)$4,148.57
Extra per month+$207.98
Extra interest paid over 30 years$41,094.92

Paying stamp duty upfront saves you $41,094.92 in interest over the life of your loan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is stamp duty on a $800,000 house in Western Australia?

Stamp duty on a $800,000 property in Western Australia is $33,779.00 for a standard buyer (2025-26 rates). This is an effective rate of 4.22%.

Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Western Australia?

At $800,000, first home buyer concessions in Western Australia do not reduce stamp duty below the standard amount of $33,779.00. The property value exceeds the concession threshold.

What are the total costs of buying a $800,000 property in Western Australia?

The total estimated cost is approximately $836,279.00, which includes the purchase price ($800,000), stamp duty ($33,779.00), 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.