Queensland Stamp Duty Calculator 2025-26
Calculate transfer duty for property purchases in Queensland. Includes first home buyer exemptions. Rates verified 2025-07-01.
Property Details
Established homes: full concession up to $709,999, sliding scale $710,000–$799,999 (concession reduces by $1,735 per $10k). New homes & vacant land: full concession with NO price cap (from 1 May 2025).
Foreign buyer surcharge: 8% additional duty applies for non-residents.
Stamp Duty Estimate
Stamp Duty Payable
$26,775
Property Value
$750,000
Effective Rate
3.57%
Rates verified: 2025-07-01 · Official source
QLD FHB new home concession updated 1 May 2025 — now no price cap for new homes. Verify concession table at qro.qld.gov.au each financial year.
This is an estimate only. Consult a conveyancer or the state revenue office for exact figures.
Stamp Duty in Queensland
Queensland transfer duty uses standard progressive brackets with rates from 1.5% to 5.75%. There is no duty on the first $5,000 of a property's value.
QLD Stamp Duty Rate Table (2025-26)
| Property Value | Marginal Rate | Base Duty |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $5,000 | 0.00% | — |
| $5,001 – $75,000 | 1.50% | — |
| $75,001 – $540,000 | 3.50% | $1,050 |
| $540,001 – $1,000,000 | 4.50% | $17,325 |
| Over $1,000,001 | 5.75% | $38,025 |
QLD FHB new home concession updated 1 May 2025 — now no price cap for new homes. Verify concession table at qro.qld.gov.au each financial year.
Source: qro.qld.gov.au · Verified: 2025-07-01
First Home Buyer Concessions in Queensland
Queensland first home buyers purchasing an established home receive a full concession up to $709,999, with a sliding scale up to $799,999. From 1 May 2025, buyers of NEW homes and vacant land have no price cap the full duty is waived regardless of purchase price.
Foreign Buyer Surcharge in Queensland
Foreign buyers (non-residents and temporary visa holders) pay an additional 8% surcharge on top of standard transfer duty in Queensland. This applies to residential property purchases. Verify current foreign buyer rules with the Queensland revenue office.
Planning Your Queensland Property Purchase
Stamp duty is one of the biggest upfront costs when buying property in Queensland. Make sure you factor it into your savings goal alongside your deposit, conveyancing fees, building inspections, and moving costs. A mortgage broker can help you understand the total cost of purchasing and structure your finance to minimise upfront cash requirements.
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Official State & Territory Sources
Rates used in this calculator are sourced from each state and territory's official revenue office. Always verify your liability directly with the relevant authority before signing a contract.
Important information
This calculator provides general information only and does not constitute personal financial, legal or tax advice. Results are estimates based on the information you enter and current publicly available rates and thresholds for Queensland. They do not account for every concession, exemption, surcharge or special case (for example, foreign buyer surcharges, family transfers, off-the-plan concessions or deceased estate transfers).
Stamp duty rates, thresholds and exemptions can change without notice. The calculations on this page are based on 2025–26 rates verified against the Queensland revenue office. Actual stamp duty payable is determined by the relevant state or territory revenue authority, not by this tool.
Before signing a contract of sale or bidding at auction, you should confirm your exact stamp duty liability with a licensed conveyancer, solicitor, or the relevant state revenue office. WealthWorks Pty Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or currency of the information displayed and accepts no liability for decisions made in reliance on these estimates.