Stamp Duty & Transfer Fee Calculators

Stamp duty is a tax charged by the South Australian Government on the bulk of property purchases, including the purchase or transfer of real estate. It’s calculated as a percentage of the property’s market value or purchase price (whichever is higher) and is payable to RevenueSA.

Stamp duty must be paid before the transfer of ownership can be registered with Land Services SA.

Stamp duty is due on or before settlement, when the legal ownership of the property transfers to the purchaser.

Your conveyancer will calculate the amount, complete the necessary details, and ensure payment to RevenueSA occurs in time to avoid penalties or registration delays.

Stamp duty in South Australia is calculated based on the market value or purchase price of the property (whichever is higher). The rate increases as the property value rises, meaning higher-priced properties attract higher stamp duty rates.

To get an accurate estimate of your payable amount, you can use a stamp duty calculator for SA, which instantly shows the approximate duty based on your property type, price, and location. It also includes other government charges, such as transfer fees and lodgement fees giving you a clear picture of your total costs before settlement.

The purchaser (buyer) of the property is responsible for paying stamp duty in South Australia.

In most cases, your conveyancer will include this amount in your settlement statement and arrange payment directly to RevenueSA as part of the settlement process.

Your conveyancer will:

• Prepare and lodge the Transfer of Land documents.
• Calculate the correct duty amount using the RevenueSA portal.
• Pay the stamp duty electronically to ensure compliance before registration.

You can also pay directly to RevenueSA, but most buyers prefer to let their conveyancer manage the process for accuracy and convenience.

Stamp duty is based on the higher of:

• The market value of the property, or
• The purchase price listed on the contract.

RevenueSA reviews transactions to ensure the declared value reflects the market value of the property at the time of transfer.

In South Australia, exemptions and concessions may apply in certain cases, such as:

• First Home Buyer concessions for eligible off-the-plan apartments (subject to RevenueSA criteria).
• Family farm transfers between related parties.
• Matrimonial or domestic relationship breakdowns, under Family Court orders or Binding Financial Agreements.
• Deceased estates transfers between executors and beneficiaries.

Your conveyancer can confirm whether you qualify for any exemption or concession.

Yes. Stamp duty applies to vacant land in South Australia as well as established properties. The calculation is based on the contract price or market value of the land at the time of transfer.