The examples below show how land tax is calculated in each of the tiers using the general rates.

Exceeds $668,000 but not $1,073,000
$0.50 for every $100 or part $100 above $668,000

For this example we are using a total site value of $700,000


Tax on $668,000

Nil

Plus tax on $32,000

Calculated as follows:

  • 700,000 – 668,000 = 32,000
  • 32,000 / 100 = 320
  • 320 x $0.50

$160

2023-24 Tax Estimate

$160


Exceeds $1,073,000 but not $1,561,000
$2,025.00 plus $1.00 for every $100 or part of $100 above $1,073,000

For this example we are using a total site value of $1,250,000


Tax on $1,073,000

$2,025

Plus tax on $177,000

Calculated as follows:

  • 1,250,000 – 1,073,000 = 177,000
  • 177,000 / 100 = 1,770
  • 1,770 x $1.00

$1,770

2023-24 Tax Estimate

$3,795


Exceeds $1,561,000 but not $2,500,000
$6,905.00 plus $2.00 for every $100 or part of $100 above $1,561,000

For this example we are using a total site value of $1,800,000


Tax on $1,561,000

$6,905

Plus tax on $239,000

Calculated as follows:

  • 1,800,000 – 1,561,000 = 239,000
  • 239,000 / 100 = 2,390
  • 2,390 x $2.00

$4,780

2023-24 Tax Estimate

$11,685


Exceeds $2,500,000
$25,685.00 plus $2.40 for every $100 or part of $100 above $2,500,000

For this example we are using a total site value of $2,750,000


Tax on $2,500,000

$25,685

Plus tax on $250,000

Calculated as follows:

  • 2,750,000 – 2,500,000 = 250,000
  • 250,000 / 100 = 2,500
  • 2,500 x $2.40

$6,000

2023-24 Tax Estimate

$31,685