Western Australia Stamp Duty $5M β€” Foreign Buyer | $598,616

A foreign buyer purchasing a $5M property in Western Australia pays $598,616 in stamp duty (including $350,000 foreign-buyer surcharge).

Stamp Duty Payable

$598,616

on a $5M property in WA

Foreign Buyer Surcharge

$350,000

Buyer & Property Information

Stamp Duty Calculation

$248,616

+ $350,000 Foreign Buyer Additional Stamp Duty

Total Costs

$964,716

$22,712/Month

Stamp Duty Calculation

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WA Base Stamp Duty Calculation:

Property Price: $5,000,000
Bracket 5 (>$725,000): $28,453 + ($4,275,000 Γ— 5.15%)
= $248,615.5

Foreign Buyer Additional Stamp Duty Calculation (WA):

= Property Price Γ— Foreign Buyer Rate
= $5,000,000 Γ— 0.07
= $350,000

Total Duty = $598,615.5

Upfront Cost Breakdown

Total Upfront Costs

Stamp Duty$248,616
Foreign Buyer Surcharge$350,000
FIRB Application Fee$363,600
Conveyancing / Legal Fees (est.)$2,500
Total Upfront Costs$964,716

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$363,600
Based on Property Price: $5,000,000
Property Type: Used Property
Price Bracket: $5,000,000 - $6,000,000
FIRB Application Fee: $363,600

Loan Calculation

Deposit Ratio: %
Loan Term: Years
Interest Rate: %
Deposit Amount$1,000,000
Loan Amount$4,000,000

Mortgage Calculation (Principal & Interest)

Loan Amount$4,000,000
Loan Term30 Years
Interest Rate5.5%
Loan Type:
Monthly Repayment$22,712
= Monthly Payment = Loan Amount Γ— (Monthly Rate Γ— (1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms) Γ· ((1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms - 1)
= $4,000,000 Γ— (Monthly Rate: 0.004583 Γ— (1 + 0.004583)^Total Months: 360) Γ· ((1 + 0.004583)^360 - 1)
= $22,712
Total Repayment$8,176,162
Total Interest$4,176,162

Compare with Lenders

Rates as of 2026-07-15
LenderRateMonthlyDiff
Westpac5.99%$23,956+1,245
ING5.99%$23,956+1,245
Commonwealth Bank6.09%$24,214+1,502
Macquarie Bank6.09%$24,214+1,502
UBank6.09%$24,214+1,502
Bendigo Bank6.14%$24,343+1,632
Bank of Queensland6.14%$24,343+1,632
ANZ6.39%$24,994+2,282
NAB6.44%$25,125+2,414
Suncorp6.54%$25,388+2,676
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Cost Breakdown

ItemAmount
Property Price$5,000,000
Base Stamp Duty$248,616
Foreign Buyer Surcharge+$350,000
Stamp Duty Payable$598,616

Frequently Asked Questions

How much stamp duty do I pay on a $5M property in Western Australia?β–Ύ
A foreign buyer purchasing a $5M property in Western Australia pays $598,616 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 $5M purchase as a foreign buyer, the effective rate is approximately 11.97%.

Compare Buyer Types β€” $5M in WA

Owner Occupier$248,616First Home Buyer$248,616Investor$248,616

Stamp Duty at Other Prices β€” WA Foreign Buyer

$300k$29,835$500k$52,765$750k$82,241$900k$100,466$1M$112,616$1.25M$142,991$1.5M$173,366$2M$234,116$3M$355,616

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Western Australia Stamp Duty $5M β€” Foreign Buyer | $598,616