First home buyer stamp duty in Victoria (2026)
First home buyer duty exemption or concession
$0possible duty for eligible buyers
Buy under $600,000 as a first home buyer in VIC and you pay $0 transfer duty.
What a first home buyer pays at common prices
| Property price | Standard duty | First home buyer |
|---|---|---|
| $600,000 | $31,070 | $0 |
| $700,000 | $37,070 | $24,713.33 |
| $800,000 | $43,070 | $43,070 |
| $900,000 | $49,070 | $49,070 |
Full exemption — a first home at or under $600,000 pays no duty.
Stamp duty calculator
VIC$31,070 transfer duty
- Standard (general) duty
- $31,070
VIC figures from State Revenue Office Victoria. Estimate only — your conveyancer and the revenue office confirm the exact duty. Full breakdown for $600,000 in VIC →
Who qualifies (in general)
- You (and usually your co-buyers) have not owned residential property in Australia before.
- You buy the home to live in it, and move in within the required period.
- The property value is within the scheme's threshold for the concession or exemption.
- Eligibility and thresholds are set by State Revenue Office Victoria and can change — always confirm on the official page before you rely on a figure.
Common questions
- Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Victoria?
- Buy under $600,000 as a first home buyer in VIC and you pay $0 transfer duty.
- What is the VIC first home buyer scheme called?
- The First home buyer duty exemption or concession, administered by State Revenue Office Victoria. Full terms and eligibility are on the office page linked below.