Stamp duty on a $500,000 house in WA
Western Australia · transfer duty
$17,765
Transfer duty on a $500,000 property in Western Australia at the standard rate. Verified 16 July 2026, source: RevenueWA.
First home buyer: $0
A $500,000 value falls in the $360,001 to $725,000 band, where duty is $11,115 + $4.75 per $100 over $360,000 — $17,765 in total.
Stamp duty calculator
WA$17,765 transfer duty
- Standard (general) duty
- $17,765
WA figures from RevenueWA. Estimate only — your conveyancer and the revenue office confirm the exact duty. Full breakdown for $500,000 in WA →
What a first home buyer or owner-occupier pays
$17,765Standard / investor rate
$0First home buyer
First home owner rate — no duty at or under $500,000 (new or established, anywhere in WA). First home buyer duty in WA →
Deposit, loan and repayments at $500,000
| Deposit | Deposit amount | Loan | Approx. monthly | Indicative LMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% (no LMI) | $100,000 | $400,000 | $2,398.20 | $0 |
| 10% | $50,000 | $450,000 | $2,697.98 | $6,660 |
Repayments assume 6% p.a. over 30 years; LMI is an indicative estimate. Adjust the rate and term →
The same price in other states
| State | Duty on $500,000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Western Australia | $17,765 | |
| New South Wales | $16,687 | view |
| Victoria | $25,070 | view |
| Queensland | $15,925 | view |
Compare all eight states side by side →
WA transfer duty schedule
| Dutiable value | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| Up to $120,000 | $1.90 per $100 |
| $120,001 to $150,000 | $2,280 + $2.85 per $100 over $120,000 |
| $150,001 to $360,000 | $3,135 + $3.80 per $100 over $150,000 |
| $360,001 to $725,000 | $11,115 + $4.75 per $100 over $360,000 |
| Over $725,000 | $28,453 + $5.15 per $100 over $725,000 |
Nearby prices in WA
Common questions
- How much is stamp duty on a $500,000 property in Western Australia?
- Transfer duty is $17,765 at the WA general rate for a $500,000 property, calculated from the RevenueWA schedule. As a first home buyer, this purchase is exempt — you would pay $0.
- Is stamp duty paid on top of the purchase price?
- Yes. The $17,765 duty is separate from the $500,000 price and is normally paid at settlement. On a 20% deposit of $100,000, budget for the duty as an additional upfront cost.
- What deposit and loan do I need for a $500,000 home?
- A 20% deposit is $100,000, leaving a $400,000 loan (about $2,398.20 a month at 6% over 30 years, no LMI). With a 10% deposit of $50,000 the loan is $450,000 and indicative LMI is around $6,660.
- Do foreign buyers pay extra duty in Western Australia?
- Foreign purchasers usually pay an additional surcharge on top of transfer duty. It is charged separately from the $17,765 owner-occupier figure — confirm the current surcharge rate with RevenueWA.