Australian Capital Territory Stamp Duty $500k β€” First Home Buyer | $0

A first home buyer purchasing a $500k property in Australian Capital Territory pays $0 in stamp duty (after $8,408 concession).

Stamp Duty Payable

$0

on a $500k property in ACT

Concession Saving

$8,408

vs standard rate

Buyer & Property Information

Stamp Duty Calculation

$0

Total Costs

$1,100

$2,271/Month

Stamp Duty Calculation

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Buying a Property in State With a Price of $

ACT Base Stamp Duty Calculation:

Property Price: $500,000
Bracket 4 ($500,000-$750,000): $8,408 + ($0 Γ— 4.32%)
= $8,408

First Home Buyer Stamp Duty Policy (ACT):

First Home Buyer Stamp Duty: Full Exemption

Upfront Cost Breakdown

Total Upfront Costs

Stamp Duty$0
Conveyancing / Legal Fees (est.)$1,100
Total Upfront Costs$1,100

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$100,000
Loan Amount$400,000

Mortgage Calculation (Principal & Interest)

Loan Amount$400,000
Loan Term30 Years
Interest Rate5.5%
Loan Type:
Monthly Repayment$2,271
= Monthly Payment = Loan Amount Γ— (Monthly Rate Γ— (1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms) Γ· ((1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms - 1)
= $400,000 Γ— (Monthly Rate: 0.004583 Γ— (1 + 0.004583)^Total Months: 360) Γ· ((1 + 0.004583)^360 - 1)
= $2,271
Total Repayment$817,616
Total Interest$417,616

Compare with Lenders

Rates as of 2026-07-15
LenderRateMonthlyDiff
Westpac5.99%$2,396+124
ING5.99%$2,396+124
Commonwealth Bank6.09%$2,421+150
Macquarie Bank6.09%$2,421+150
UBank6.09%$2,421+150
Bendigo Bank6.14%$2,434+163
Bank of Queensland6.14%$2,434+163
ANZ6.39%$2,499+228
NAB6.44%$2,513+241
Suncorp6.54%$2,539+268
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Cost Breakdown

ItemAmount
Property Price$500,000
Base Stamp Duty$8,408
Concession Savingβˆ’$8,408
Stamp Duty Payable$0

Frequently Asked Questions

How much stamp duty do I pay on a $500k property in Australian Capital Territory?β–Ύ
A first home buyer purchasing a $500k property in Australian Capital Territory pays $0 in stamp duty, after a concession saving of $8,408.
Are there stamp duty concessions for first home buyers in Australian Capital Territory?β–Ύ
Yes. Australian Capital Territory offers first home buyer relief β€” exempt up to $Infinityk with partial relief up to $Infinityk.
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 $500k purchase as a first home buyer, the effective rate is approximately 0.00%.

Compare Buyer Types β€” $500k in ACT

Owner Occupier$8,408Investor$8,408Foreign Buyer$8,408

Stamp Duty at Other Prices β€” ACT First Home Buyer

$300k$0$750k$0$900k$0$1M$0$1.25M$0$1.5M$0$2M$0$3M$0$5M$0

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Australian Capital Territory Stamp Duty $500k β€” First Home Buyer | $0