Free calculator · Western Australia
Land tax in Western Australia starts above $300,000 of combined land value for an individual. On $1,000,000 of investment land it is about $1,750 a year. Enter your own land value to see yours.
Land Tax Calculator WA
Estimate the annual land tax on your investment properties in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and TAS using the current state rate scales.
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Land tax
$1,500
Metropolitan Region Improvement Tax
$840
Total per year
$2,340
Per month
$195
Per week
$45
Effective rate on land value
0.26%
- Includes the Metropolitan Region Improvement Tax (0.14% of value over $300,000).
- The foreign person surcharge is not included.
- WA aggregates the unimproved value of all taxable land you own at midnight on 30 June.
Rates: 2026 assessment. Source: Western Australia revenue office. Estimate only, check your assessment notice.
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WA land tax on common land values
Individual owner, combined taxable land value. 2026 assessment rates.
| Land value | Per year | Per month | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300,000 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| $500,000 | $500 | $42 | 0.1% |
| $750,000 | $1,125 | $94 | 0.15% |
| $1,000,000 | $1,750 | $146 | 0.18% |
| $1,500,000 | $6,250 | $521 | 0.42% |
| $2,000,000 | $12,550 | $1,046 | 0.63% |
| $3,000,000 | $30,550 | $2,546 | 1.02% |
WA land tax rate scale
Tax is the base amount plus the rate on the value above the start of the band.
| Land value band | Base amount | Rate on value above band start |
|---|---|---|
| $300,000 to $420,000 | $300 | 0% |
| $420,000 to $1,000,000 | $300 | 0.25% |
| $1,000,000 to $1,800,000 | $1,750 | 0.9% |
| $1,800,000 to $5,000,000 | $8,950 | 1.8% |
| $5,000,000 to $11,000,000 | $66,550 | 2% |
| $11,000,000 and above | $186,550 | 2.67% |
How WA compares with other states
On $1,000,000 of land, WA ranks 3 of 6 for land tax among the states with a published scale (1 is lowest) at $1,750. The lowest is New South Wales at $0 and the highest is Tasmania at $9,238. Land values and exemptions differ between states, so the real gap depends on your property.
Questions about WA land tax
How much is land tax on $1,000,000 of land in Western Australia?
For an individual owner, land tax on a combined land value of $1,000,000 in Western Australia is about $1,750 a year, or $146 a month. That is an effective rate of 0.18% of the land value.
What is the land tax threshold in WA?
Under the 2026 assessment scale, no land tax is payable at or below $300,000 of combined taxable land value for an individual owner.
Is land tax charged on my home in WA?
Your principal place of residence is normally exempt, so land tax mostly applies to investment properties, holiday homes and vacant land. Exemptions have conditions, so check with RevenueWA.
Is land tax tax-deductible for investors?
Land tax paid on a rental property is generally a deductible expense against the rental income. It still reduces your cash flow in the year you pay it, so include it when you budget.
- The foreign person surcharge is not included.
- WA aggregates the unimproved value of all taxable land you own at midnight on 30 June.
Rates: 2026 assessment. Source: official WA revenue office page. This is an estimate, not advice. Check your assessment notice.
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