Australian Capital Territory · 2026-27

Stamp duty on $1,600,000 in ACT

Transfer duty on a $1,600,000 property in Australian Capital Territory is $72,640.00 — an effective rate of 4.54% of the purchase price.

Purchase price	$1,600,000.00
Transfer duty	$72,640.00
Effective rate	4.54%

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Transfer duty

$72,640.00

in Australian Capital Territory — 4.54% of the purchase price

Purchase price	$1,600,000.00
Transfer duty	$72,640.00
With home concession	$0.00
Foreign purchaser surcharge	$0.00
Total payable	$72,640.00

How this is worked out

Duty is charged on the dutiable value, which is normally the purchase price or the property's market value, whichever is higher. The band that applies at $1,600,000 in Australian Capital Territory:

Dutiable value	Duty
$0 – $260,000	$0.28 per $100 over $0
$260,000 – $300,000	$728 + $2.20 per $100 over $260,000
$300,000 – $500,000	$1,608 + $3.40 per $100 over $300,000
$500,000 – $750,000	$8,408 + $4.32 per $100 over $500,000
$750,000 – $1,000,000	$19,208 + $5.90 per $100 over $750,000
$1,000,000 – $1,455,000	$33,958 + $6.40 per $100 over $1,000,000
Over $1,455,000your band	4.54% of the whole value

The same property in other states

Duty varies enormously by jurisdiction. On $1,600,000 the cheapest is Tasmania at $67,185, and the dearest is Victoria at $88,000 — a difference of $20,815 on an identical purchase.

Jurisdiction	Duty	Vs ACT
Tasmania	$67,185.00	-$5,455
New South Wales	$69,287.00	-$3,353
Queensland	$72,525.00	-$115
Western Australia	$73,515.50	+$876
Victoria	$88,000.00	+$15,360

What is not included

First home buyer concessions and exemptions, which depend on your circumstances.
Mortgage registration and land transfer fees.
Land tax, which is annual rather than a purchase cost.

Rates verified against the Australian Capital Territory revenue office on 2026-09-09. These are the eligible owner-occupier rates. Above $1,455,000 a flat 4.54% applies to the whole value. From 1 July 2026 eligible buyers under the Home Buyer Concession Scheme pay no duty, with both the price cap and the income threshold removed.

Estimate only, not financial or legal advice. Confirm with the revenue office or your conveyancer. Methodology.

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Comparing purchase prices in Australian Capital Territory

At $1,600,000.00, standard transfer duty is $72,640.00 before any unmodelled concession. A change in purchase price also changes duty, so compare the combined upfront amount rather than the price alone.

Do not assume the standard table includes a first-home buyer concession. Eligibility, property type and contract date can change the result.

This 2026-27 example uses the jurisdiction schedule recorded as verified on 2026-09-09. Recheck the revenue office rules for your transaction date.

Purchase price	Standard duty	Duty change from this price
$1,500,000.00	$68,100.00	-$4,540.00
$1,600,000.00	$72,640.00	$0.00
$1,700,000.00	$77,180.00	$4,540.00

Frequently asked questions

Does $1,600,000.00 in Australian Capital Territory qualify for a first-home concession?

Price alone does not establish eligibility. Buyer history, occupancy, property type and the rules at the contract date can matter. Confirm your circumstances with the revenue office before relying on a reduced amount.

Does this include every purchase cost?

No. Transfer duty is only one part of the budget. Conveyancing, inspections, registration, lender costs and any applicable foreign-buyer surcharge need separate consideration.

Can I use another state's duty result for this purchase?

No. This page uses Australian Capital Territory rules. Other jurisdictions have different schedules and concessions; use the state comparison as a comparison, not a substitute for the applicable rules.