Victoria · 2026-27

Stamp duty on $850,000 in VIC

Transfer duty on a $850,000 property in Victoria is $46,070.00 — an effective rate of 5.42% of the purchase price.

Purchase price$850,000.00
Transfer duty$46,070.00
Foreign purchaser surcharge (8%) $68,000.00
Effective rate5.42%

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Transfer duty

$46,070.00

in Victoria — 5.42% of the purchase price

Purchase price$850,000.00
Transfer duty$46,070.00
Total payable$46,070.00

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 $850,000 in Victoria:

Dutiable valueDuty
$0 – $25,000 $1.40 per $100 over $0
$25,000 – $130,000 $350 + $2.40 per $100 over $25,000
$130,000 – $960,000your band $2,870 + $6.00 per $100 over $130,000
$960,000 – $2,000,000 5.50% of the whole value
Over $2,000,000 $110,000 + $6.50 per $100 over $2,000,000

The same property in other states

Duty varies enormously by jurisdiction. On $850,000 the cheapest is Australian Capital Territory at $25,108, and the dearest is Western Australia at $34,891 — a difference of $9,783 on an identical purchase.

JurisdictionDutyVs VIC
Australian Capital Territory $25,108.00 -$20,962
Queensland $31,275.00 -$14,795
New South Wales $32,437.00 -$13,633
Tasmania $33,435.00 -$12,635
Western Australia $34,890.50 -$11,180

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 Victoria revenue office on 2026-09-09. The $960,001 to $2,000,000 band is a flat 5.5% of the entire dutiable value, not a marginal rate. A separate concessional schedule applies to a principal place of residence.

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

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Comparing purchase prices in Victoria

At $850,000.00, standard transfer duty is $46,070.00 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 priceStandard dutyDuty change from this price
$800,000.00$43,070.00-$3,000.00
$850,000.00$46,070.00$0.00
$900,000.00$49,070.00$3,000.00

Frequently asked questions

Does $850,000.00 in Victoria 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 Victoria rules. Other jurisdictions have different schedules and concessions; use the state comparison as a comparison, not a substitute for the applicable rules.

Sources and related tools

Estimate only, not financial or tax advice. Read the methodology and corrections log.