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New South Wales stamp duty calculator
Estimate the transfer duty on a residential property purchase in New South Wales, using the current general rates. It excludes first home buyer and home concessions, foreign purchaser surcharges, off-the-plan rules and other exemptions or concessions.
NSW stamp duty calculator
General-rate estimate only. It excludes first home buyer and home concessions, foreign purchaser surcharges, off-the-plan rules and other exemptions or concessions.
Estimated stamp duty
$0
Effective rate 0.00% of the purchase price
First home buyer? First home buyers may pay less: NSW provides a full transfer duty exemption for homes up to $800,000 and a concession between $800,000 and $1,000,000 (subject to eligibility). This calculator shows standard duty only.
NSW transfer duty rates
The rates below apply to the portion of the purchase price that falls within each bracket. Source: Revenue NSW.
| Purchase price | Duty calculation |
|---|---|
| $0 – $18,000 | $1.25 per $100 (minimum $20) |
| $18,000 – $38,000 | $225.00 + $1.50 per $100 over $18,000 |
| $38,000 – $103,000 | $525.00 + $1.75 per $100 over $38,000 |
| $103,000 – $387,000 | $1,662.00 + $3.50 per $100 over $103,000 |
| $387,000 – $1,290,000 | $11,602.00 + $4.50 per $100 over $387,000 |
| $1,290,000 – $3,870,000 | $52,237.00 + $5.50 per $100 over $1,290,000 |
| Over $3,870,000 | $194,137.00 + $7.00 per $100 over $3,870,000 |
How NSW stamp duty works
Transfer duty is a state tax charged when ownership of property changes hands. In New South Wales, the applicable formula depends on the property's dutiable value and the published general-rate schedule.
For an $850,000 purchase, the estimate is $32,437, an effective rate of about 3.82%. The published rate schedule determines the applicable formula and final estimate.
What is not included
- First home buyer, principal-place-of-residence and other home concessions.
- Foreign purchaser surcharges, off-the-plan rules and other exemptions or concessions.
- Legal, conveyancing, registration and loan fees.
Before you commit
Use this calculator to sanity-check a budget, then confirm the exact duty with Revenue NSW or your conveyancer. Duty is typically payable within three months of settlement (or within 30 days in some circumstances), so it is a real cash-flow item, not a rounding error.
NSW stamp duty — common questions
How is stamp duty calculated in New South Wales?
Transfer duty in New South Wales uses a rate schedule based on the property's dutiable value. The applicable formula depends on the value bracket. This calculator applies the published general rates only.
What is the stamp duty on an $850,000 property in NSW?
Using the standard rates in this calculator, duty on an $850,000 purchase is about $32,437, which is an effective rate of roughly 3.82% of the price. First home buyer concessions are not included.
Does this calculator include first home buyer concessions?
First home buyers may pay less: NSW provides a full transfer duty exemption for homes up to $800,000 and a concession between $800,000 and $1,000,000 (subject to eligibility). This calculator shows standard duty only. Eligibility rules are detailed, so confirm your position with Revenue NSW.
Are there other costs on top of stamp duty?
Yes. A property purchase usually also involves legal or conveyancing fees, loan establishment fees, registration fees, and adjustments for rates and strata. Stamp duty is only one part of the upfront cost.
How current are these rates?
This calculator uses data version 26 October 2026, sourced from Revenue NSW. Thresholds and rates are updated periodically — usually from 1 July — so confirm the final figure with Revenue NSW before you commit.
General information only. This is an estimation tool, not tax, legal or financial advice. Duty depends on the property, your eligibility and the date of the transaction. Confirm with Revenue NSW or a qualified professional. Data version: 26 October 2026.