South Australia Stamp Duty
Calculator 2026
Estimate transfer duty for an established or new home in South Australia. Buyer-specific relief is applied only after you confirm eligibility and remains subject to official assessment.
Enter your purchase price
This calculator covers homes only; vacant land, foreign surcharges, commercial/mixed-use and exceptional concessions are excluded.
Unconfirmed concessions are not applied. Confirmations are for an estimate, not an eligibility assessment.
Stamp duty relief is for eligible first home buyers purchasing a new home, off-the-plan apartment or qualifying vacant land; established homes are excluded.
Review RevenueSA rulesEnter a price above to see your calculation
First home buyer concessions in South Australia
Eligible new homes: full relief with no value cap for contracts from 6 June 2024. Established homes do not qualify. Prior ownership, citizenship and residence requirements apply. This describes a possible scheme only; eligibility, property type and transaction-date rules apply.
$15,000 Eligible new homes; no property-value cap for contracts from 6 June 2024.
Check official SA sourceChecked 14 October 2026. Vacant land, foreign surcharges, commercial/mixed-use property and exceptional concessions are outside this estimate.
Progressive rates and contract dates
Duty is calculated under the rate schedule that applies to your transaction date and buyer circumstances. Use this estimate as a guide and check the official SA schedule before relying on it.
RevenueSA: current transfer-duty ratesFrequently asked questions — South Australia transfer duty
Which South Australian first home buyers receive stamp duty relief?
Eligible first home buyers purchasing a new home or off-the-plan apartment can receive full relief with no property-value cap for contracts entered into on or after 6 June 2024. Established homes do not qualify. Qualifying vacant land has separate requirements and is outside this home calculator.
Official SA Revenue Office guidance — Which South Australian first home buyers receive stamp duty relief?Is South Australian stamp duty relief paid as cash?
No. Relief reduces the duty payable; it is not a cash payment. The First Home Owner Grant is separate, requires its own application and is not deducted from this calculator's cost estimate.
Official SA Revenue Office guidance — Is South Australian stamp duty relief paid as cash?What residence and previous-ownership conditions apply in South Australia?
All applicants generally must live in the home for at least six continuous months, commencing within the required period. For contracts from 13 February 2025, previous relevant residential-property ownership in Australia by the buyer or their spouse or domestic partner prevents relief. Other applicant conditions also apply.
Official SA Revenue Office guidance — What residence and previous-ownership conditions apply in South Australia?When is stamp duty payable in South Australia?
RevenueSA states that duty becomes payable at settlement when the property transfers into your name. Your conveyancer can confirm the assessment and whether relief is available before settlement.
Official SA Revenue Office guidance — When is stamp duty payable in South Australia?Transfer duty calculators for other states and territories
Estimate checked 14 October 2026; it is not legal or financial advice and may not cover your circumstances. Confirm contract-date rates, eligibility and liability with RevenueSA or a licensed conveyancer before exchange.
Related guides
First Home Buyers Guide
Grants, concessions, and negotiation tools for Australian first home buyers.
Property Negotiation Scripts
Word-for-word scripts for 10 key negotiation scenarios in the Australian market.
2026 Budget Impact for Buyers
How the May 2026 federal budget changes affect property buyers and investors.
Don't just calculate — negotiate better
BuyerEdge gives you word-for-word negotiation scripts and a full buying costs calculator — free to start. Building report analysis, contract review, and more are available on Pro. Built specifically for Australian buyers.
Try BuyerEdge — free to startNo account required · Free to start · Pro plan available