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WA land tax calculator
Work out the yearly land tax on investment land in Western Australia at the 2026 rates for individuals, and see how the same land value compares in every other state.
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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 |
WA land tax rates 2026
Rates for individuals, as at 24 October 2026.
| Total taxable land value | Land tax per year |
|---|---|
| $0 to $300,000 | Nil |
| $300,000 to $420,000 | $300 flat |
| $420,000 to $1,000,000 | $300 plus 0.25% of the value over $420,000 |
| $1,000,000 to $1,800,000 | $1,750 plus 0.9% of the value over $1,000,000 |
| $1,800,000 to $5,000,000 | $8,950 plus 1.8% of the value over $1,800,000 |
| $5,000,000 to $11,000,000 | $66,550 plus 2% of the value over $5,000,000 |
| Over $11,000,000 | $186,550 plus 2.67% of the value over $11,000,000 |
Source: official WA land tax rates. Trusts, companies and foreign owners can pay more.
Buying in WA?
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
- 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
- NT land tax calculatorNorthern TerritoryNo land tax
How it works
How land tax works in Western Australia
Western Australia charges nothing up to $300,000 of taxable land, a flat $300 up to $420,000, then a sliding scale from 0.25% to 2.67%. Land in the Perth metropolitan region also pays the Metropolitan Region Improvement Tax: 0.14% of the value above $300,000.
Land tax is charged on the land value only, not the building, and your home is generally exempt. At $1,000,000 of land, WA ranks 4 of 8 states and territories from cheapest to most expensive. Because we buy wherever the numbers suit your strategy, land tax is one of the holding costs we weigh 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
How much is land tax on $1,000,000 of land in WA?
About $2,730 a year for an individual at 2026 rates, including the metropolitan region improvement tax in Perth. On $500,000 it is about $780, and on $2,000,000 about $14,930.
What is the land tax threshold in WA?
$300,000 of total taxable land for an individual. Western Australia charges nothing up to $300,000 of taxable land, a flat $300 up to $420,000, then a sliding scale from 0.25% to 2.67%. Land in the Perth metropolitan region also pays the Metropolitan Region Improvement Tax: 0.14% of the value above $300,000.
Do I pay land tax on my home?
Generally no. Your principal place of residence is exempt, so land tax mainly affects investment properties, holiday homes and vacant land.
Do trusts and companies pay more?
Often. Several states apply lower thresholds or higher rates to land held in trusts, and foreign owners usually pay a surcharge. This calculator uses the rates for individuals; check the official rates for other owners.
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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