South Australia Stamp Duty $1.5M β€” Foreign Buyer | $181,330

A foreign buyer purchasing a $1.5M property in South Australia pays $181,330 in stamp duty (including $105,000 foreign-buyer surcharge).

Stamp Duty Payable

$181,330

on a $1.5M property in SA

Foreign Buyer Surcharge

$105,000

Buyer & Property Information

Stamp Duty Calculation

$76,330

+ $105,000 Foreign Buyer Additional Stamp Duty

Total Costs

$274,430

$6,813/Month

Stamp Duty Calculation

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Buying a Property in State With a Price of $

SA Base Stamp Duty Calculation:

Property Price: $1,500,000
Bracket 9 (>$500,000): $21,330 + ($1,000,000 Γ— 5.5%)
= $76,330

Foreign Buyer Additional Stamp Duty Calculation (SA):

= Property Price Γ— Foreign Buyer Rate
= $1,500,000 Γ— 0.07
= $105,000

Total Duty = $181,330

Upfront Cost Breakdown

Total Upfront Costs

Stamp Duty$76,330
Foreign Buyer Surcharge$105,000
FIRB Application Fee$90,900
Conveyancing / Legal Fees (est.)$2,200
Total Upfront Costs$274,430

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$90,900
Based on Property Price: $1,500,000
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$300,000
Loan Amount$1,200,000

Mortgage Calculation (Principal & Interest)

Loan Amount$1,200,000
Loan Term30 Years
Interest Rate5.5%
Loan Type:
Monthly Repayment$6,813
= Monthly Payment = Loan Amount Γ— (Monthly Rate Γ— (1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms) Γ· ((1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms - 1)
= $1,200,000 Γ— (Monthly Rate: 0.004583 Γ— (1 + 0.004583)^Total Months: 360) Γ· ((1 + 0.004583)^360 - 1)
= $6,813
Total Repayment$2,452,848
Total Interest$1,252,848

Compare with Lenders

Rates as of 2026-07-15
LenderRateMonthlyDiff
Westpac5.99%$7,187+373
ING5.99%$7,187+373
Commonwealth Bank6.09%$7,264+451
Macquarie Bank6.09%$7,264+451
UBank6.09%$7,264+451
Bendigo Bank6.14%$7,303+490
Bank of Queensland6.14%$7,303+490
ANZ6.39%$7,498+685
NAB6.44%$7,538+724
Suncorp6.54%$7,616+803
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Cost Breakdown

ItemAmount
Property Price$1,500,000
Base Stamp Duty$76,330
Foreign Buyer Surcharge+$105,000
Stamp Duty Payable$181,330

Frequently Asked Questions

How much stamp duty do I pay on a $1.5M property in South Australia?β–Ύ
A foreign buyer purchasing a $1.5M property in South Australia pays $181,330 in stamp duty.
Are there stamp duty concessions for foreign buyers in South Australia?β–Ύ
Standard rates apply for foreign buyers. No concessional rates are available.
When is stamp duty due in South Australia?β–Ύ
In South Australia, 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 South Australia?β–Ύ
South Australia uses a progressive bracket system. The exact rate depends on the purchase price β€” for a $1.5M purchase as a foreign buyer, the effective rate is approximately 12.09%.

Compare Buyer Types β€” $1.5M in SA

Owner Occupier$76,330First Home Buyer$0Investor$76,330

Stamp Duty at Other Prices β€” SA Foreign Buyer

$300k$32,330$500k$56,330$750k$87,580$900k$106,330$1M$118,830$1.25M$150,080$2M$243,830$3M$368,830$5M$618,830

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South Australia Stamp Duty $1.5M β€” Foreign Buyer | $181,330