Your land tax estimate — across every state
Land tax thresholds and rates differ dramatically by state. Enter your land value to see your estimated annual liability. For general information only.
This is general information only and an indicative estimate. Not tax advice. Rates and thresholds change annually — verify with your state revenue office or a tax advisor before relying on these figures.
Your land holding
Find on your council rates notice — usually 35–55% of property value
If you own multiple properties in this state, enter the combined land value. Land tax is assessed on your total portfolio.
Important information
Land tax estimates are indicative and for general information only. Rates and thresholds change annually — verify with your state revenue office or a tax advisor before relying on these figures. The ACT levies "general rates" rather than land tax in the traditional sense.
Land tax is assessed differently across states — some aggregate across individual owners, others also aggregate across associated entities (trusts, companies). The rates shown here apply to individual owner-assessed land. If you hold land through a trust or company, the applicable rate schedules and thresholds may differ materially. This estimate does not constitute tax advice.
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How land tax works in Australia
Land tax is an annual state tax assessed on the unimproved value of land you own — that's the land value only, not the building on top. Each state sets its own threshold: if your total portfolio land value in that state exceeds the threshold, you pay land tax on the excess. Your principal place of residence is generally exempt.
Thresholds are applied at the portfolio level, not per property. If you own two investment properties in the same state and their combined land value crosses the threshold, land tax applies — even if neither property alone would trigger it.
Common questions
What is land tax and who pays it?
Land tax is an annual state tax on the unimproved value of land you own, assessed on your total portfolio holdings in that state. Each state sets its own threshold — you only pay if your total land value exceeds it. Your principal place of residence is usually exempt.
How is land tax calculated?
Each state applies progressive rates to your total taxable land value in that state. The value used is the unimproved (land-only) value, which you'll find on your council or state revenue notice — typically 35–55% of the full property value.
Are thresholds applied per property or across the portfolio?
Thresholds are assessed on the combined value of all taxable land you own in that state, not each property individually. This is why investors with multiple properties can trigger land tax even if each property alone is below the threshold.
Is my home exempt from land tax?
In most states, your principal place of residence is exempt from land tax. The ACT is an exception — all properties there pay general rates, though owner-occupiers receive a concession. The Northern Territory has no land tax at all.
General information only. This is not tax advice, and you should verify rates and thresholds with your state revenue office or a qualified tax advisor before relying on these figures.