Land Tax Estimate Calculator
Estimate annual land tax payable using your property's unimproved land value and your state's published land tax rate and threshold.
Your results
Calculation breakdown
- Land tax
- (land value − threshold) × rate
Worked example
A $500,000 land value with a $100,000 threshold and 1.6% rate gives an estimated annual land tax of about $6,400.
Assumptions
- Most states exempt a principal place of residence — this estimate assumes the land is taxable.
- Thresholds and rates vary significantly by state and change periodically.
How this calculator works
Land tax is levied annually by state and territory governments on land value above a tax-free threshold, with rates and thresholds set individually by each jurisdiction. Enter your property's land value along with your state's current threshold and rate to estimate annual land tax payable.
Rates sourced from the Australian Taxation Office for the 2026–27 financial year. Last reviewed 01/07/2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does my home attract land tax?
Most states exempt a principal place of residence from land tax, though rules and exemptions vary — check your state revenue office.
Why do I need to enter the threshold and rate myself?
Land tax thresholds and rates differ significantly between states and change periodically, so no single figure applies nationally.
Is this based on the property's market value?
No, land tax is usually based on unimproved land value as assessed by your state's valuer general, not the market sale price.
Results are estimates only and are not financial, tax, legal or credit advice.
Rates and thresholds are configured for the 2026–27 Australian financial year and should be reviewed when government settings change.