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Stamp Duty Calculator — Melbourne

Free stamp duty calculator for Melbourne residents. Local 2025 data including Melbourne property prices, wages and costs.

📍 Melbourne — Financial Snapshot 2025

Median house price: $850,000  |  Median weekly rent: $530/week
Median household income: ~$88,000/year  |  State: Victoria
Stamp duty note (VIC): FHBs pay zero duty on homes to $600K; concession to $750K.

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Stamp Duty Calculator for Melbourne — 2025

The Melbourne property and finance market in 2025 reflects Greater Melbourne conditions. With a median house price of approximately $850,000 and median weekly rents around $530, understanding your mortgage repayments, tax obligations and investment returns is essential for Melbourne residents making financial decisions.

Melbourne Property Market Overview

The Melbourne residential property market has a median house price of approximately $850,000 as of 2025. Units and apartments in Melbourne typically trade at 20–35% below house prices, offering a more accessible entry point for first home buyers. Rental vacancy rates in Melbourne have been tight, keeping rents elevated at approximately $530/week for houses.

Mortgage Considerations for Melbourne Buyers

At the Melbourne median house price of $850,000, a typical first home buyer with a 20% deposit would be borrowing approximately $680,000. At current VIC variable rates (6.0–6.5% variable (2025)), monthly repayments on this amount over 30 years would be approximately $4,186. Melbourne-area lenders offer similar rates to national averages — a mortgage broker can compare options.

VIC Stamp Duty for Melbourne Buyers

FHBs pay zero duty on homes to $600K; concession to $750K. For a property at the Melbourne median price of $850,000, use our stamp duty calculator above to determine your exact duty obligation.

Renting in Melbourne

The Melbourne rental market averages approximately $530/week for houses and $434/week for units. Yield-conscious investors should note that rental yields in Melbourne typically range from 2.5–3.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions
When is stamp duty paid in Australia?

Stamp duty is due at settlement — the day legal ownership transfers. Your conveyancer calculates and arranges payment. In most states you have 30 days from the contract date to pay, but payment typically occurs simultaneously with settlement. Budget for stamp duty as part of your upfront purchase costs.

Is stamp duty deductible for tax purposes?

Stamp duty on your primary residence is not income tax deductible. For investment properties, stamp duty on purchase forms part of the property's cost base, reducing your Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liability when you eventually sell. For commercial property purchases, stamp duty may be deductible — consult a tax professional.

Which Australian state has the lowest stamp duty?

This varies significantly by purchase price. For a $750,000 property, NSW tends to be among the lower, while VIC can be higher. At $1,000,000+, differences narrow. For first home buyers, the concession schemes matter as much as the base rates.

What is land tax and is it different from stamp duty?

Yes — they are completely different taxes. Stamp duty is a one-off transaction tax paid when you buy. Land tax is an annual tax levied by state governments on the unimproved value of land you own (excluding your principal place of residence in most states). Land tax applies primarily to investment properties and commercial land.

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