Estimate stamp duty on a South Australia property purchase, with first home buyer rules and worked examples.
Estimate the stamp duty on a residential purchase in any state or territory, with every step shown, first home buyer concessions included, and the same purchase compared across the country.
The tables below show the rates this calculator uses for South Australia, as at 11 October 2026, from RevenueSA. Your bracket is highlighted in the calculator above.
| Price (dutiable value) | How duty is calculated |
|---|---|
| Up to $12,000 | $1.00 for each $100 or part of $100 |
| $12,001 to $30,000 | $120 + $2.00 for each $100 or part of $100 over $12,000 |
| $30,001 to $50,000 | $480 + $3.00 for each $100 or part of $100 over $30,000 |
| $50,001 to $100,000 | $1,080 + $3.50 for each $100 or part of $100 over $50,000 |
| $100,001 to $200,000 | $2,830 + $4.00 for each $100 or part of $100 over $100,000 |
| $200,001 to $250,000 | $6,830 + $4.25 for each $100 or part of $100 over $200,000 |
| $250,001 to $300,000 | $8,955 + $4.75 for each $100 or part of $100 over $250,000 |
| $300,001 to $500,000 | $11,330 + $5.00 for each $100 or part of $100 over $300,000 |
| Over $500,000 | $21,330 + $5.50 for each $100 or part of $100 over $500,000 |
Eligible first home buyers pay no stamp duty when they buy a new home, an off-the-plan home or vacant land to build on, with no price cap. There is no first home buyer duty relief for established homes.
| Price | Owner-occupier and investor | First home buyer (established home) | First home buyer (new home) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $21,330 | $21,330 | $0 |
| $750,000 | $35,080 | $35,080 | $0 |
| $1,000,000 | $48,830 | $48,830 | $0 |
Figures are calculated from the rates above and rounded to the nearest dollar. "Est." marks a straight-line estimate of a concession.
On an $800,000 purchase, stamp duty is $37,830 for owner-occupiers and investors alike, which is 4.73% of the price. A first home buyer of a new home would pay $0.
Only for new homes and vacant land. Eligible first home buyers pay no duty on those with no price cap, but there is no relief on established homes.
It uses the rates published by RevenueSA, as at 11 October 2026, and shows each step so you can check it. It does not include foreign purchaser surcharges, pensioner or senior concessions, off-the-plan concessions, family transfers or registration fees. Rates and concessions can change, often from 1 July, so confirm your figure with the official calculator before you sign a contract.
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