No. Unlike the US, Canada, or even the UK's devolved system, Australian income tax is set entirely at the federal level — there is no separate Victoria state income tax. Every Australian resident pays the exact same income tax brackets and Medicare Levy regardless of which state or territory they live in. What differs by state is payroll tax (which employers pay, not employees directly), stamp duty, and land tax — none of which affect your personal income tax return.
Victoria is Australia's second most populous state, home to Melbourne, often regarded as the country's cultural and events capital. As with every state, income tax is entirely federal and identical to the rest of the country. Victoria levies its own payroll tax, stamp duty, and land tax, with Melbourne's property market historically running somewhat below Sydney's, offering relatively better affordability for a comparable major-city lifestyle. Victoria's economy spans finance, manufacturing, education (with several major universities), healthcare, and a strong creative and events sector centred on Melbourne.
| Taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $18,200 | Nil |
| $18,201 – $45,000 | 16c for each $1 over $18,200 |
| $45,001 – $135,000 | $4,288 + 30c for each $1 over $45,000 |
| $135,001 – $190,000 | $31,288 + 37c for each $1 over $135,000 |
| Over $190,000 | $51,638 + 45c for each $1 over $190,000 |
Tax on $80,000: $4,288 + 30% × ($80,000 − $45,000) = $14,788. Medicare Levy: $80,000 × 2% = $1,600. Take-home: approximately $63,612 per year — identical to the same salary anywhere else in Australia, since income tax doesn't vary by state.