Northern Territory Stamp Duty Calculator
See how much stamp duty you could pay on a property in the Northern Territory, using the territory's own duty formula and flat rates.
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Stamp duty in the Northern Territory at a glance
- Standard duty rate
- Formula up to $525,000, then 4.95% to 5.95% of the price
- Foreign purchaser surcharge
- None
- Charged on
- Purchase price (dutiable value)
- First home buyers
- No duty concession
The Northern Territory has no first home buyer duty concession. House-and-land packages may be duty exempt under a separate scheme. Check with the Territory Revenue Office.
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Your property
Enter the location, purchase price and property type.
Choose how you'll use the property and which buyer details apply.
Pensioner, senior, or concession card holder? You may pay less duty in Northern Territory. Check your eligibility with the revenue office.
Estimates only, not financial or legal advice. Duty rates, thresholds, and concessions change and vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances (including income tests and occupancy requirements). Always confirm with the relevant state revenue office before relying on a figure.
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What stamp duty costs in the Northern Territory
Someone buying an established home to live in, at three prices, under the NT rates above.
| Purchase price | Stamp duty | Share of price |
|---|---|---|
| $650,000 | $32,175 | 5.0% |
| $850,000 | $42,075 | 5.0% |
| $1,200,000 | $59,400 | 5.0% |
These figures assume you are not a first home buyer and not a foreign purchaser, and they exclude transfer and mortgage registration fees. First home concessions, the foreign purchaser surcharge and buying as an investor all change the result, so use the calculator above for your own purchase. Estimates only, not a quote.
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Frequently asked questions
How is stamp duty calculated in the Northern Territory?
For properties up to $525,000, the Northern Territory uses a formula (0.06571441 x V squared + 15V, where V is the value in thousands). Above that, flat rates apply: 4.95% to $3 million, 5.75% to $5 million and 5.95% beyond. The calculator applies both the formula and the flat rates.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in the NT?
Usually. There is no general first home buyer duty concession in the Northern Territory. House and land packages may be exempt from duty until 30 June 2027, and the territory offers grants for new home builds. Check the Territory Revenue Office for current programs.
Do foreign buyers pay a surcharge in the NT?
No. The Northern Territory does not levy a foreign purchaser duty surcharge on residential property.