Stamp Duty in Queensland
Queensland offers some of the lowest stamp duty rates in Australia. At most price points, QLD duty is significantly cheaper than Victoria and other states. The rates use a progressive bracket system starting at 1.5% for amounts over $5,000, rising to 5.75% for amounts over $1 million.
First Home Buyer Concessions — QLD
Queensland is generous to first home buyers. For contracts from 1 May 2025, first home buyers purchasing a new home or vacant land to build on pay no transfer duty, with no property value cap. For established homes, duty is charged at the home concession rate less a first home concession of up to $17,350: that means no duty up to $700,000, with the concession shrinking in $10,000 steps until it ends at $800,000. The Queensland First Home Owner Grant is $30,000 for new homes valued under $750,000.
Additional Information
Queensland has separate rate tables for owner-occupiers (home concession rates) and investors, with owner-occupiers paying $7,175 less on homes of $350,000 or more. Foreign buyers pay an 8% surcharge on top of standard duty.
Property Market
With Brisbane's median house price around $850,000 and significantly lower prices on the Gold Coast and in regional QLD, stamp duty costs are very manageable compared to Sydney and Melbourne.
Use our Stamp Duty Calculator to get an exact estimate, or check the First Home Buyer Calculator to see your total benefits including grants and concessions. For your exact liability, consult a licensed conveyancer or your state revenue office.