Australian Capital Territory Stamp Duty $1M β€” Foreign Buyer | $33,958

A foreign buyer purchasing a $1M property in Australian Capital Territory pays $33,958 in stamp duty.

Stamp Duty Payable

$33,958

on a $1M property in ACT

Buyer & Property Information

Stamp Duty Calculation

$33,958

Total Costs

$81,058

$4,542/Month

Stamp Duty Calculation

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ACT Base Stamp Duty Calculation:

Property Price: $1,000,000
Bracket 6 ($1,000,000-$1,455,000): $33,958 + ($0 Γ— 6.4%)
= $33,958
Upfront Cost Breakdown

Total Upfront Costs

Stamp Duty$33,958
FIRB Application Fee$45,300
Conveyancing / Legal Fees (est.)$1,800
Total Upfront Costs$81,058

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

Stamp Duty Comparison by State

Foreign Buyer Extra Costs

FIRB Application Fee$45,300
Based on Property Price: $1,000,000
Property Type: Used Property
Price Bracket: $1,000,000 - $2,000,000
FIRB Application Fee: $45,300

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 Γ— (Monthly Rate Γ— (1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms) Γ· ((1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms - 1)
= $800,000 Γ— (Monthly Rate: 0.004583 Γ— (1 + 0.004583)^Total Months: 360) Γ· ((1 + 0.004583)^360 - 1)
= $4,542
Total Repayment$1,635,232
Total Interest$835,232

Compare with Lenders

Rates as of 2026-07-15
LenderRateMonthlyDiff
Westpac5.99%$4,791+249
ING5.99%$4,791+249
Commonwealth Bank6.09%$4,843+300
Macquarie Bank6.09%$4,843+300
UBank6.09%$4,843+300
Bendigo Bank6.14%$4,869+326
Bank of Queensland6.14%$4,869+326
ANZ6.39%$4,999+456
NAB6.44%$5,025+483
Suncorp6.54%$5,078+535
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Cost Breakdown

ItemAmount
Property Price$1,000,000
Base Stamp Duty$33,958
Stamp Duty Payable$33,958

Frequently Asked Questions

How much stamp duty do I pay on a $1M property in Australian Capital Territory?β–Ύ
A foreign buyer purchasing a $1M property in Australian Capital Territory pays $33,958 in stamp duty.
Are there stamp duty concessions for foreign buyers in Australian Capital Territory?β–Ύ
Standard rates apply for foreign buyers. No concessional rates are available.
When is stamp duty due in Australian Capital Territory?β–Ύ
In Australian Capital Territory, stamp duty (transfer duty) is generally due within 3 months of signing the contract, or on settlement β€” whichever is earlier.
What is the stamp duty rate in Australian Capital Territory?β–Ύ
Australian Capital Territory uses a progressive bracket system. The exact rate depends on the purchase price β€” for a $1M purchase as a foreign buyer, the effective rate is approximately 3.40%.

Compare Buyer Types β€” $1M in ACT

Owner Occupier$33,958First Home Buyer$0Investor$33,958

Stamp Duty at Other Prices β€” ACT Foreign Buyer

$300k$1,608$500k$8,408$750k$19,208$900k$28,058$1.25M$49,958$1.5M$2,043$2M$24,743$3M$70,143$5M$160,943

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Australian Capital Territory Stamp Duty $1M β€” Foreign Buyer | $33,958