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NT land tax calculator
The Northern Territory charges no land tax. Enter a land value to see what the same land would cost each year in every other state and territory.
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| State or territory | Land tax per year | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Territory | $0 | $0 |
| South Australia | $1,320 | $25 |
| New South Wales | $2,100 | $40 |
| Western Australia | $4,810 | $93 |
| Victoria | $6,450 | $124 |
| Queensland | $7,800 | $150 |
| Tasmania | $12,238 | $235 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $14,878 | $286 |
NT land tax rates 2026
The Northern Territory is the only Australian jurisdiction with no land tax. Investors still pay council rates, and stamp duty when they buy.
Buying in NT?
Land tax is a yearly holding cost. Stamp duty is the one-off cost when you buy, and it differs just as much between states.
Land tax in other states
Thresholds, rate tables and worked examples for each state and territory. Tax shown is for $1,000,000 of investment land held by an individual.
- NSW land tax calculatorNew South Wales$0 a year at $1,000,000
- VIC land tax calculatorVictoria$4,650 a year at $1,000,000
- QLD land tax calculatorQueensland$4,500 a year at $1,000,000
- WA land tax calculatorWestern Australia$2,730 a year at $1,000,000
- SA land tax calculatorSouth Australia$320 a year at $1,000,000
- TAS land tax calculatorTasmania$9,238 a year at $1,000,000
- ACT land tax calculatorAustralian Capital Territory$12,378 a year at $1,000,000
How it works
How land tax works in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is the only Australian jurisdiction with no land tax. Investors still pay council rates, and stamp duty when they buy.
No land tax lowers the yearly cost of holding property in the Territory, but it is one factor among many. We weigh it alongside growth drivers, rents, vacancy and supply when choosing a market.
The numbers are one part of the decision
We look at the figures alongside growth drivers, vacancy, supply and how a property fits your borrowing and portfolio plans, then choose the market that suits your strategy, wherever it is in Australia. See how we buy investment property.
FAQ
Common questions
Is there land tax in the Northern Territory?
No. The Northern Territory is the only Australian jurisdiction that does not charge land tax.
What do property investors pay in the NT instead?
Council rates each year, and stamp duty when they buy. Use the NT stamp duty calculator to estimate the duty.
Is this financial advice?
No. It is a general estimate to help you compare options. It does not consider your personal circumstances, and results depend on the figures you enter. Check them with your accountant, mortgage broker or financial adviser before you act.
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