calx.io/SA Land Tax Calculator
Calculate annual South Australian land tax for 2026-27 with the indexed $936,000 threshold and separate trust rates.
Use the land (site) value from your valuation or assessment notice, not the property price. Add together the land values of every taxable property you own in this state. Your own home is generally exempt.
Estimates only, not financial or legal advice. Land tax rates, thresholds, exemptions, and aggregation and grouping rules change and vary with individual circumstances. Always confirm with the relevant state revenue office before relying on a figure.
Frequently asked questions
How is land tax calculated in South Australia?
For 2026-27 you pay nothing up to $936,000 of total taxable site value (indexed up from $833,000 last year), then 0.5% rising to 2.4% above $3,504,000. Land held at midnight 30 June is aggregated per ownership, and assessments under $20 are not issued.
Is my home exempt from SA land tax?
Yes. Land you use as your principal place of residence is exempt. Land tax applies to investment and commercial land on its site value.
How are trusts and foreign owners taxed in South Australia?
Trusts that have not notified RevenueSA of their beneficiaries pay a surcharge scale with a $25,000 threshold. SA has no foreign owner land tax surcharge; its 7% foreign surcharge applies to stamp duty at purchase only.