Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Stamp Duty Calculator

Calculate stamp duty for property purchases in the ACT. Includes Home Buyer Concession Scheme (full exemption up to $1M), LMI, and mortgage calculations.

Buyer & Property Information

Stamp Duty Calculation

$35,750

Total Costs

$37,550

$4,542/Month

Stamp Duty Calculation

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Buying a Property in State With a Price of $

ACT Base Stamp Duty Calculation:

Property Price: $1,000,000
Bracket 6 ($1,000,000-$1,455,000): $35,750 + ($0 × 4.54%)
= $35,750
Upfront Cost Breakdown

Total Upfront Costs

Stamp Duty$35,750
Conveyancing / Legal Fees (est.)$1,800
Total Upfront Costs$37,550

Conveyancing fee is an estimate only (typically $800–$2,500). Actual fees vary by conveyancer/solicitor and state.

Stamp Duty Comparison by State

Loan Calculation

Deposit Ratio: %
Loan Term: Years
Interest Rate: %
Deposit Amount$200,000
Loan Amount$800,000

Mortgage Calculation (Principal & Interest)

Loan Amount$800,000
Loan Term30 Years
Interest Rate5.5%
Loan Type:
Monthly Repayment$4,542
= Monthly Payment = Loan Amount × (Monthly Rate × (1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms) ÷ ((1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms - 1)
= $800,000 × (Monthly Rate: 0.004583 × (1 + 0.004583)^Total Months: 360) ÷ ((1 + 0.004583)^360 - 1)
= $4,542
Total Repayment$1,635,232
Total Interest$835,232

Compare with Lenders

Rates as of 2026-03-10
LenderRateMonthlyDiff
UBank5.74%$4,664+121
Macquarie Bank5.9%$4,745+203
ING5.93%$4,760+218
Bank of Queensland6.04%$4,817+275
Suncorp6.04%$4,817+275
Bendigo Bank6.09%$4,843+300
ANZ6.14%$4,869+326
Westpac6.19%$4,895+352
NAB6.19%$4,895+352
Commonwealth Bank6.24%$4,921+378
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Key Points About Australian Capital Territory Stamp Duty

📖 Full ACT Stamp Duty Guide
  • Home Buyer Concession Scheme: full exemption up to $1M
  • Phasing out stamp duty in favor of general rates
  • No foreign buyer surcharge
  • Payment due within 90 days

The Australian Capital Territory is unique in phasing out stamp duty in favor of general rates. The Home Buyer Concession Scheme offers full duty exemption on properties up to $1 million and partial concessions up to $1.455 million. Notably, the ACT does not impose a foreign buyer surcharge.

Frequently Asked Questions About Australian Capital Territory Stamp Duty

How does stamp duty work in the ACT?

The ACT is phasing out stamp duty in favor of general rates. However, the Home Buyer Concession Scheme offers full stamp duty exemption for properties up to $1 million.

What are the first home buyer concessions in the ACT?

The ACT offers the Home Buyer Concession Scheme with full duty exemption on properties up to $1 million and partial concessions up to $1.455 million.

Is there a foreign buyer duty in the ACT?

No, the ACT does not currently impose a foreign buyer surcharge on residential property purchases.

When do I need to pay stamp duty in the ACT?

Stamp duty in the ACT must be paid within 90 days of the contract settlement date.

Stamp Duty Calculators for Other States

Data Update History

We keep our stamp duty rates, thresholds, and fees up to date. Here is a log of every data change.

  1. NSW

    NSW foreign surcharge updated

    NSW foreign buyer surcharge increased from 8% to 9%. FIRB application fees updated for FY2025-26.

  2. NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, ACT, NT

    Bank rates & FHB thresholds updated

    Updated bank comparison interest rates for March 2026. Revised First Home Buyer stamp duty concession thresholds across multiple states.

  3. Year references updated to 2026

    All page titles, meta descriptions, keywords, headlines, and structured data updated from 2025 to 2026.

  4. Bank rate configuration centralised

    Replaced hardcoded bank interest rates with a centralised configuration file for easier maintenance.

  5. QLD, SA, WA, TAS, ACT, NT

    All states & territories added

    Added stamp duty calculations for QLD, SA, WA, TAS, ACT, and NT alongside existing NSW and VIC support.

  6. NSW, VIC

    Initial launch

    Stamp duty calculator launched with NSW and VIC support, including first home buyer concessions and rebate calculations.