Buying a home in Victoria? Don’t forget about stamp duty!
Our house loan stamp duty calculator helps you work out exactly how much you’ll need to pay when purchasing property. Simply enter your property price and location to get instant results.
This tool is especially helpful for understanding first-home buyer stamp duty limits and potential savings in your state.
Stamp duty can cost thousands of dollars, so it’s important to include it in your budget from the start.
Whether you’re eligible for exemptions or concessions, our calculator shows you the real costs. Plan your property purchase properly and avoid surprises at settlement time.
Calculate land transfer duty in Victoria for owner-occupiers, investors, first home buyers, and foreign purchasers. Includes PPR rates and off-the-plan concessions.
| Property Purchase Price | – |
| Rate Schedule Applied | – |
| Dutiable Value After OTP Reduction | – |
| Standard Land Transfer Duty | – |
| FHB Concession / Exemption | – |
| Foreign Buyer Surcharge (8%) | – |
| Land Transfer Duty Payable | – |
| Total Upfront Cost (Price + Duty) | – |
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Victoria has two rate schedules. Owner-occupiers using the property as their Principal Place of Residence (PPR) get lower rates — but only on properties up to $550,000. Above this threshold, general rates apply to the full amount.
| Value Range | Base Duty | Marginal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $25,000 | $0 | $1.40 per $100 |
| $25,001 – $130,000 | $350 | $2.40 per $100 |
| $130,001 – $960,000 | $2,870 | $6.00 per $100 |
| $960,001 – $2,000,000 | 5.5% flat on the entire dutiable value (not marginal) | |
| $2,000,001+ | $110,000 | $6.50 per $100 on excess |
Note: the $960K–$2M bracket is a flat rate on the entire value — not a marginal rate. This can cause a duty jump at $960,001.
| Value Range | Base Duty | Marginal Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $25,000 | $0 | $1.40 per $100 |
| $25,001 – $130,000 | $350 | $2.40 per $100 |
| $130,001 – $440,000 | $2,870 | $5.00 per $100 |
| $440,001 – $550,000 | $18,370 | $6.00 per $100 |
PPR rates only apply to properties ≤$550,000. If the property value exceeds $550,000, general rates apply to the entire dutiable value — not just the excess.
Source: State Revenue Office Victoria. Effective from 1 July 2021.
Victorian first home buyers receive a full duty exemption on properties up to $600,000. Between $600,000 and $750,000, a sliding scale concession applies — calculated on general rates, not PPR rates. A $10,000 FHOG is available for new homes up to $750,000.
Victoria is offering expanded off-the-plan concessions until October 2026. These concessions work by reducing the dutiable value of the property before duty is calculated — meaning you pay duty on a lower amount.
For example, a $900,000 high-rise OTP purchase would have duty calculated on $225,000 (25% of $900,000), rather than the full $900,000. This can save tens of thousands in duty. Select "New / Off-the-Plan" in the calculator and choose your building type to see the impact.
These expanded concessions apply to contracts entered into before October 2026. Eligibility conditions apply — verify with the State Revenue Office Victoria.
Foreign buyers in Victoria pay an 8% surcharge on the dutiable value of residential property in addition to standard land transfer duty. A spouse exemption is available where one co-purchaser is an Australian citizen or permanent resident — in this case the surcharge applies only to the foreign buyer's share. Verify with the SRO Victoria.
Click any price to load it into the calculator. Figures shown use general rates (investor / no PPR concession applied).
| State | Duty on $750,000 | Effective Rate | Relative Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | $28,728 | 3.83% | |
| QLD | $20,200 | 2.69% | |
| NSW | $28,240 | 3.77% | |
| TAS | $30,085 | 4.01% | |
| WA | $30,083 | 4.01% | |
| SA | $34,330 | 4.58% | |
| NT | ~$50,300 | ~6.71% | |
| VIC (this state) | $40,070 | 5.34% |
Victoria has some of the highest transfer duty in Australia at most price points. First home buyers under $600,000 and OTP buyers benefit from significant concessions.
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