VIC Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate transfer duty on your Victorian property purchase. Updated with 2025–26 rates.
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How Stamp Duty Works in Victoria
Stamp duty in Victoria — officially called transfer duty — is a state government tax on property and land transactions. It applies when you purchase a property or have a dutiable interest transferred to you. The duty is calculated on the dutiable value of the property (generally the greater of the purchase price or market value).
Victoria uses a progressive sliding scale of rates. As of 2025–26, the rate jumps significantly once a property crosses $130,000, then becomes a flat 5.5% for properties between $960,000 and $2,000,000. Properties over $2,000,000 pay 6.5% on the excess.
Current VIC Stamp Duty Rates (2025–26)
- $0 – $25,000: 1.4% of dutiable value
- $25,001 – $130,000: $350 + 2.4% of amount over $25,000
- $130,001 – $960,000: $2,870 + 6.0% of amount over $130,000
- $960,001 – $2,000,000: 5.5% flat rate of total dutiable value
- Over $2,000,000: $110,000 + 6.5% of amount over $2,000,000
First Home Buyer Duty Exemption / Concession
Eligible first home buyers in Victoria pay no stamp duty on properties valued up to $600,000. A concession applies for properties between $600,000 and $750,000, with duty calculated on the proportion above $600,000. To qualify, you must move into the property within 12 months and live there for at least 12 continuous months.
Foreign Purchaser Additional Duty
Foreign purchasers (non-Australian citizens and non-permanent residents) pay an additional 8% foreign purchaser additional duty on top of standard transfer duty rates. This applies to residential property in Victoria.
Off-the-Plan Concessions
For off-the-plan purchases, stamp duty may be calculated on the land value plus any construction completed at the contract date, rather than the final completed value. This can result in significant savings if buying early in construction.