Western Australia Home Loans, August 2026
Sharpest comparison rates for owner-occupiers buying in WA, ranked by comparison rate. Same nationally-priced lenders, but on this page, framed against the FHOG, stamp duty bands and HGS cap that actually apply when you buy in Perth or regional WA.
Top Home Loan Rates in August 2026
Reviewed by the Ratesniffers Editorial Team, August 2026
These are our top picks across Western Australia right now, same panel of 85+ lenders, ranked sharpest-first by comparison rate (currently 5.85%). Buying in Perth or regional WA? The state-specific concessions below stack on top of these rates.
- Min loan $700,000
- Max LVR 80%
- Offer ends 28 Aug 2026 · lender T&Cs
This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. The comparison rate displayed is based on a loan of $150,000 over a term of 25 years.
The information provided on this site is general in nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information, consider whether it is appropriate for you and read the relevant Credit Guide and lender disclosures.
What changes when you compare home loans in Western Australia
The lenders on this page price nationally, your interest rate is the same buying in Perth as it is anywhere else. What does change is the cash going in. First home buyers in WA can combine the Up to $10,000 First Home Owner Grant with the state stamp duty concession (full exemption on new or established homes ≤ $450,000; concessional rates from $450,000 to $600,000) and the federal Home Guarantee Scheme cap of $850,000 (Perth) / $600,000 (rest of WA). Those three together can shift your minimum deposit by tens of thousands without ever touching the rate column above. Keystart Home Loans also runs in WA for eligible buyers, see the panel below.
Buying to live in yourself? See Western Australia owner-occupier home loans. Buying to rent out? See Western Australia investor home loans for the loan features and rate spread specific to landlords.
Source: wa.gov.au · Verified July 2026. Cap data from Housing Australia. See also our stamp duty calculator.
WA first home buyer concessions at a glance
| First home owner grant | Up to $10,000 |
|---|---|
| Stamp duty concession | Full exemption on new or established homes ≤ $450,000; concessional rates from $450,000 to $600,000. |
| Home Guarantee Scheme cap | $850,000 (Perth) / $600,000 (rest of WA) |
| WA government scheme | Keystart Home Loans |
What is the lowest home loan rate in Western Australia right now?
Today the sharpest owner-occupier variable rate on our panel sits at 5.94%, with 4 of 85+ lenders priced under 6.00% and a panel median near 6.09%. Lenders price nationally, so a Perth buyer sees the same rates as one in regional WA.
Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme, no LMI
Buy a home with as little as a 5% deposit without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance, the federal government guarantees the rest. Since 1 October 2025 the scheme has unlimited places, no income caps, and significantly higher property caps. The property must be your principal place of residence (no investors).
Source: firsthomebuyers.gov.au · Verified July 2026
First home buyer benefits in Western Australia
Western Australia home loan FAQs
What are the lowest home loan rates in Western Australia?
The lowest comparison rate on our Western Australia panel right now is 5.85%, refreshed daily and sorted to the top of the table above. Home loan rates aren't set by state, the same lenders price nationally, so a WA buyer can access exactly the same rates as anyone else. What changes in WA is the grants and concessions you stack on top.
What is the First Home Owner Grant in WA?
WA's First Home Owner Grant is Up to $10,000. Buying or building a new home. For transactions commencing from 7 May 2026: ≤ $800,000 south of the 26th parallel (includes Perth metro) / ≤ $1,000,000 north of the 26th parallel. The southern cap was $750,000 for transactions before that date. It's paid in addition to any rate you secure on the comparison table above, see wa.gov.au for the current eligibility detail.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in WA?
Full exemption on new or established homes ≤ $450,000; concessional rates from $450,000 to $600,000. These concessions can be worth more than a small difference in interest rate, so factor them into your total cost, not just the headline rate. Authority: wa.gov.au.
What is the Home Guarantee Scheme property price cap in WA?
$850,000 (Perth) / $600,000 (rest of WA) Under the federal Home Guarantee Scheme, eligible buyers in WA can purchase under that cap with as little as a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance, the government guarantees the difference. It works with any lender on the scheme's panel, including several on the table above.
What WA government home buyer support is available?
Keystart Home Loans: WA-government-owned lender. Offers home loans with deposits as low as 2% with no LMI for eligible WA residents. Income and property caps apply. It can be combined with a competitive rate from the table above. Check current eligibility before you apply.
Do home loan rates differ between Perth and regional WA?
No. The lenders on this page price nationally, so a buyer in regional WA is offered exactly the same rate as one in Perth. What does differ by location is eligibility for the Home Guarantee Scheme's regional-centre price cap, and in some states, a region-specific first home buyer program, both covered above.
