South Australia · Stamp Duty
Stamp duty in South Australia.
South Australia uses nine brackets — more than any other state — which makes it the easiest place for an out-of-date figure to hide. Above $500,000 the rate settles at 5.5% on the excess.
Stamp duty on a $600,000 purchase in South Australia is $26,830. On $800,000 it is $37,830. On $1,000,000 it is $48,830.
Those figures are the standard rate for a buyer with no concession — an investor, or someone who already owns property. First home buyers and owner-occupiers may pay less; foreign purchasers pay an extra 7% on top.
Verified against the RevenueSA rate table on 11 August 2026.
Work out your own figure.
An estimate of duty only. It does not include registration or transfer fees, and concessions depend on eligibility tests this calculator cannot check.
The full South Australia rate table.
| Dutiable value | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| Not more than $12,000 | $1 for each $100 of the value |
| More than $12,000 up to $30,000 | $120 plus $2 for each $100, or part of $100, over $12,000 |
| More than $30,000 up to $50,000 | $480 plus $3 for each $100, or part of $100, over $30,000 |
| More than $50,000 up to $100,000 | $1,080 plus $3.5 for each $100, or part of $100, over $50,000 |
| More than $100,000 up to $200,000 | $2,830 plus $4 for each $100, or part of $100, over $100,000 |
| More than $200,000 up to $250,000 | $6,830 plus $4.25 for each $100, or part of $100, over $200,000 |
| More than $250,000 up to $300,000 | $8,955 plus $4.75 for each $100, or part of $100, over $250,000 |
| More than $300,000 up to $500,000 | $11,330 plus $5 for each $100, or part of $100, over $300,000 |
| More than $500,000 | $21,330 plus $5.5 for each $100, or part of $100, over $500,000 |
What it costs at each price point.
| Purchase price | Standard | First home buyer | Foreign buyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $16,330 | — | $44,330 |
| $500,000 | $21,330 | — | $56,330 |
| $600,000 | $26,830 | — | $68,830 |
| $650,000 | $29,580 | — | $75,080 |
| $750,000 | $35,080 | — | $87,580 |
| $800,000 | $37,830 | — | $93,830 |
| $900,000 | $43,330 | — | $106,330 |
| $1,000,000 | $48,830 | — | $118,830 |
| $1,250,000 | $62,580 | — | $150,080 |
| $1,500,000 | $76,330 | — | $181,330 |
First home buyer figures assume you meet every eligibility test. Foreign buyer figures are the standard duty plus the 7% surcharge.
Stamp duty in the other states.
The same table, verified the same day, for every state we publish.
Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory are not published here. Their current rates could not be verified against an official table, and a figure we cannot check is not one worth publishing.
Common questions.
How much is stamp duty on a $600,000 property in South Australia?
$26,830. That is the standard stamp duty on a $600,000 purchase in South Australia for a buyer not eligible for a first home or owner-occupier concession. On $800,000 it is $37,830.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in South Australia?
South Australia runs first home buyer relief, but eligibility turns on the type of property rather than a single price threshold. Because the rules are conditional, check your exact position with RevenueSA rather than relying on a general figure.
When do you pay stamp duty in South Australia?
Stamp duty is assessed on the contract and must be paid within the window set by RevenueSA. In practice your conveyancer or solicitor lodges it and you provide the cash on or shortly before settlement. It is not a cost you can defer.
Is there a foreign buyer surcharge in South Australia?
Yes. South Australia applies an additional 7% of the property value on residential acquisitions by foreign persons, including foreign-controlled companies and trusts. It is charged on top of the standard stamp duty, not instead of it.
Can stamp duty be added to my home loan?
Sometimes, but rarely wisely. Some lenders let you capitalise duty into the loan provided the total loan-to-value ratio stays inside their limit. Doing so usually pushes you into a higher lenders mortgage insurance band and erodes your starting equity, so most buyers pay it from cash savings.
What is the difference between stamp duty and transfer duty?
Nothing. They are the same tax under different names. Several states formally renamed it transfer duty or land transfer duty, while everyday conversation still says stamp duty. The name comes from the old practice of physically stamping documents to show the duty was paid.
Buying in Queensland instead?
Coppick Property Advisory is licensed in Queensland and does not act for buyers in South Australia. This page exists because the numbers should be right wherever you are looking. If you are a South Australia buyer considering Queensland property — which is a large share of who we speak to — that is exactly what we do.