Guides · Land tax · Updated 2026-07-13
Land tax by state: annual holding cost compared (2026)
Land tax is the recurring cost that quietly separates the states: the NT levies none at all, while the same land value can attract thousands a year elsewhere. These figures are computed by Plintha’s land-tax engine at each state’s general rates for a single holding.
Annual land tax, state by state
| State | $400,000 | $750,000 | $1,500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $0 | $0 | $6,900 |
| VIC | $1,650 | $3,150 | $9,150 |
| QLD | $0 | $2,000 | $12,750 |
| WA | $300 | $1,125 | $6,250 |
| SA | $0 | $0 | $2,820 |
| TAS | $1,288 | $5,488 | $16,738 |
| NT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ACT | $4,938 | $9,278 | $18,628 |
Why apartments often escape it
Land tax applies to the land component only. A house on a full block can carry most of its value in land; an apartment’s share of land value is a small fraction of its price — often below the tax-free threshold entirely.
Common questions
Is your own home subject to land tax?+
Generally no — principal places of residence are exempt in every state. Land tax is chiefly a cost of holding investment property.
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