Stamp Duty Calculator SA
Current RevenueSA conveyance duty rates for 2026-27, pre-set to South Australia so you can price an Adelaide or regional purchase in seconds.
Enter your purchase price to calculate stamp duty for your state.
SA stamp duty rates 2026-27
| Dutiable value | Conveyance duty |
|---|---|
| $0 to $12,000 | 1% of value |
| $12,001 to $30,000 | $120 + 2% over $12,000 |
| $30,001 to $50,000 | $480 + 3% over $30,000 |
| $50,001 to $100,000 | $1,080 + 3.5% over $50,000 |
| $100,001 to $200,000 | $2,830 + 4% over $100,000 |
| $200,001 to $250,000 | $6,830 + 4.25% over $200,000 |
| $250,001 to $300,000 | $8,955 + 4.75% over $250,000 |
| $300,001 to $500,000 | $11,330 + 5% over $300,000 |
| Over $500,000 | $21,330 + 5.5% over $500,000 |
Foreign ownership surcharge: 7% of land value
Foreign persons holding South Australian residential land pay a surcharge tied to the taxable land value, applied in addition to conveyance duty at purchase and to land tax annually.
Verified against RevenueSA published conveyance duty rates, August 2026.
Worked example
An investor buys a house in Prospect for $550,000. Established-home purchases attract full duty in SA.
First home buyers of new homes or vacant land pay no duty at all in SA, but established homes get no concession.
Frequently asked questions
Does South Australia have high stamp duty?
Effective rates in SA sit at the upper end nationally. A $550,000 established home attracts about $28,330 in duty, roughly 5.2% of the price, because the top 5.5% marginal rate kicks in from $500,000.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in SA?
First home buyers purchasing or building a new home, or buying vacant land to build on, pay no conveyance duty with no value cap. The relief does not extend to established homes, which pay full duty.
What is the foreign ownership surcharge in SA?
Foreign persons who own South Australian residential land pay a 7% surcharge calculated on the taxable value above the land tax threshold. It applies both to acquisitions and to annual land tax assessments.
When is SA conveyance duty payable?
Duty is paid at settlement through the Land Titles Office process, generally via electronic conveyancing. RevenueSA assesses late lodgements with penalty interest.
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