Stamp Duty Calculator ACT — Australian Capital Territory
Calculate stamp duty on property purchases in the Australian Capital Territory. See owner-occupier concessions and first home buyer exemptions for Canberra.
The ACT has been progressively abolishing stamp duty since 2012 replacing it with higher annual land tax (rates). Owner-occupiers still pay reduced stamp duty compared to investors. First home buyers with household income under $160000 pay no stamp duty on properties up to $607500. The ACT also offers a Home Buyer Concession Scheme and the federal First Home Owner Grant of $7000 for new homes.
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Key Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| First Home Buyer Exemption | Properties up to $607500 |
| Home Buyer Concession | Reduced rates for owner-occupiers |
| Investor Rate | Higher standard rates apply |
| FHOG | $7000 for new homes |
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How much stamp duty in Canberra on $600000?
For a $600000 property in the ACT: an owner-occupier pays approximately $13900. An investor pays approximately $22800. A first home buyer with household income under $160000 pays $0 (full exemption up to $607500). The ACT dual system means owner-occupiers benefit significantly compared to investor purchasers.
Is ACT abolishing stamp duty?
The ACT is the only Australian jurisdiction actively phasing out stamp duty replacing it with higher annual rates (land tax). The transition started in 2012 and will take approximately 20 years. During the transition both stamp duty (at reduced rates) and higher annual rates apply. This means buying property in the ACT now benefits from lower stamp duty but higher ongoing annual charges.
Canberra vs Sydney for property investment?
Canberra median house price is approximately $850000 versus $1100000+ in Sydney. Rental yields in Canberra are 4-5% versus 3-4% in Sydney. Canberra has the highest median household income in Australia (public service salaries) creating strong rental demand. However the market is smaller with less liquidity and capital growth has been more modest than Sydney historically.
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Last updated: March 2026