Western Australia Stamp Duty $1.25M β€” Foreign Buyer | $142,991

A foreign buyer purchasing a $1.25M property in Western Australia pays $142,991 in stamp duty (including $87,500 foreign-buyer surcharge).

Stamp Duty Payable

$142,991

on a $1.25M property in WA

Foreign Buyer Surcharge

$87,500

Buyer & Property Information

Stamp Duty Calculation

$55,491

+ $87,500 Foreign Buyer Additional Stamp Duty

Total Costs

$236,091

$5,678/Month

Stamp Duty Calculation

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WA Base Stamp Duty Calculation:

Property Price: $1,250,000
Bracket 5 (>$725,000): $28,453 + ($525,000 Γ— 5.15%)
= $55,490.5

Foreign Buyer Additional Stamp Duty Calculation (WA):

= Property Price Γ— Foreign Buyer Rate
= $1,250,000 Γ— 0.07
= $87,500

Total Duty = $142,990.5

Upfront Cost Breakdown

Total Upfront Costs

Stamp Duty$55,491
Foreign Buyer Surcharge$87,500
FIRB Application Fee$90,900
Conveyancing / Legal Fees (est.)$2,200
Total Upfront Costs$236,091

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: $1,250,000
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$250,000
Loan Amount$1,000,000

Mortgage Calculation (Principal & Interest)

Loan Amount$1,000,000
Loan Term30 Years
Interest Rate5.5%
Loan Type:
Monthly Repayment$5,678
= Monthly Payment = Loan Amount Γ— (Monthly Rate Γ— (1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms) Γ· ((1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms - 1)
= $1,000,000 Γ— (Monthly Rate: 0.004583 Γ— (1 + 0.004583)^Total Months: 360) Γ· ((1 + 0.004583)^360 - 1)
= $5,678
Total Repayment$2,044,040
Total Interest$1,044,040

Compare with Lenders

Rates as of 2026-07-15
LenderRateMonthlyDiff
Westpac5.99%$5,989+311
ING5.99%$5,989+311
Commonwealth Bank6.09%$6,053+376
Macquarie Bank6.09%$6,053+376
UBank6.09%$6,053+376
Bendigo Bank6.14%$6,086+408
Bank of Queensland6.14%$6,086+408
ANZ6.39%$6,249+571
NAB6.44%$6,281+603
Suncorp6.54%$6,347+669
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Cost Breakdown

ItemAmount
Property Price$1,250,000
Base Stamp Duty$55,491
Foreign Buyer Surcharge+$87,500
Stamp Duty Payable$142,991

Frequently Asked Questions

How much stamp duty do I pay on a $1.25M property in Western Australia?β–Ύ
A foreign buyer purchasing a $1.25M property in Western Australia pays $142,991 in stamp duty.
Are there stamp duty concessions for foreign buyers in Western Australia?β–Ύ
Standard rates apply for foreign buyers. No concessional rates are available.
When is stamp duty due in Western Australia?β–Ύ
In Western 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 Western Australia?β–Ύ
Western Australia uses a progressive bracket system. The exact rate depends on the purchase price β€” for a $1.25M purchase as a foreign buyer, the effective rate is approximately 11.44%.

Compare Buyer Types β€” $1.25M in WA

Owner Occupier$55,491First Home Buyer$55,491Investor$55,491

Stamp Duty at Other Prices β€” WA Foreign Buyer

$300k$29,835$500k$52,765$750k$82,241$900k$100,466$1M$112,616$1.5M$173,366$2M$234,116$3M$355,616$5M$598,616

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Western Australia Stamp Duty $1.25M β€” Foreign Buyer | $142,991