Stamp Duty · Calculator

QLD Stamp Duty Calculator

Enter a property price to calculate Queensland transfer duty (stamp duty) instantly. Select whether the property is your home or an investment to apply the correct QLD rate. Includes deposit and registration fees so you can budget total upfront costs.

QRO ratesHome concessionAFAD 8%

Uses Queensland Revenue Office rates. Does not apply first home buyer exemptions.

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Enter the contract price or market value, whichever is higher.

Adds QRO additional foreign acquirer duty (AFAD) at 8% of the full dutiable value. Mixed ownership and relief applications need a QRO assessment.

Home concession rates apply if you move in within 1 year and live there.

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Titles Queensland statutory fees for 2026-27.

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General rates (investment & non-residence)

Queensland charges transfer duty on a sliding scale. Only the portion within each bracket is charged at that bracket's rate.

Dutiable valueRateFormula
$0 – $5,000NilNo duty payable
$5,001 – $75,0001.5%$1.50 per $100 or part over $5,000
$75,001 – $540,0003.5%$1,050 + $3.50 per $100 or part over $75,000
$540,001 – $1,000,0004.5%$17,325 + $4.50 per $100 or part over $540,000
$1,000,001+5.75%$38,025 + $5.75 per $100 or part over $1,000,000
Home concession rates (principal residence)
Dutiable valueRateFormula
$0 – $350,0001%$1.00 per $100 or part
$350,001 – $540,0003.5%$3,500 + $3.50 per $100 or part over $350,000
$540,001 – $1,000,0004.5%$10,150 + $4.50 per $100 or part over $540,000
$1,000,001+5.75%$30,850 + $5.75 per $100 or part over $1,000,000
Duty by price

QLD stamp duty by purchase price

Transfer duty at common Queensland price points, calculated with the current Queensland Revenue Office schedule. The home column applies the home concession for owner-occupiers; the investor column uses general rates. The home concession saving grows to a maximum of $7,175 at $540,000 and holds at $7,175 above that.

Purchase priceHome (concession)Investor (general)
$400,000 $5,250$12,425
$500,000 $8,750$15,925
$550,000 $10,600$17,775
$600,000 $12,850$20,025
$650,000 $15,100$22,275
$700,000 $17,350$24,525
$750,000 $19,600$26,775
$800,000 $21,850$29,025
$900,000 $26,350$33,525
$1,000,000 $30,850$38,025
$1,200,000 $42,350$49,525
$1,500,000 $59,600$66,775

Transfer duty only — excludes first home buyer concessions, additional foreign acquirer duty (+8%) and registration fees. Eligible first home buyers pay no duty on an established home up to $700,000, and no duty on a new home or vacant land at any price.

Worked example

Worked example: a $650,000 home

For a $650,000 home you intend to live in, the home concession applies. Duty is charged on each slice of the price:

First $350,000 at 1% $3,500
$350,001 – $540,000 ($190,000) at 3.5% $6,650
$540,001 – $650,000 ($110,000) at 4.5% $4,950
Total duty with home concession $15,100

An investor buying the same $650,000 property pays $22,275 at general rates — the home concession saves $7,175.

Home concession eligibility

To claim the home concession, you must:

Be an individual (not a company or trust)
Move into the property within 1 year of settlement
Live there as your principal place of residence

You do not need to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. The calculator automatically shows your savings when you select "Home (to live in)".

Contracts from 1 August 2026: QRO says home and first-home concessions will require the buyer to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or specified foreign retiree. AFAD and other eligibility rules can still apply.

First home buyer concessions

Queensland offers generous concessions for eligible first home buyers:

Established homes under $700,000 Full exemption
Established homes over $700,000 and under $800,000 Fixed $10,000 concession bands
New homes (from 1 May 2025) Full exemption with no value cap
Vacant land (from 1 May 2025) Full exemption with no value cap

This calculator does not apply first home buyer exemptions. If you qualify, calculate the full duty first, then check with Queensland Revenue Office for your exemption amount.

Key stamp duty scenarios

Off-the-plan purchases

Transfer duty on off-the-plan apartments and townhouses is calculated on the contract price (or market value, whichever is higher) at the time of the contract, not at settlement. First home buyers purchasing off-the-plan may still qualify for the first home buyer exemption.

Investment property

Investment properties attract the general transfer duty rates — there is no home concession. On a $600,000 property, an investor pays $20,025 in duty compared to $12,850 for a home buyer (a saving of $7,175 with the home concession).

Vacant land

Vacant land purchases attract the general transfer duty rates. From 1 May 2025, first home buyers purchasing vacant land to build their first home on can access a full exemption with no value cap.

Refinancing and spouse transfers

Refinancing your mortgage with a new lender does not trigger transfer duty in Queensland — ownership does not change. Transferring property between spouses may attract duty unless a specific exemption applies, such as the relationship breakdown exemption.

First home buyer in Queensland?

Queensland offers a transfer duty exemption on established homes up to $700,000 and unlimited exemption on new homes and vacant land from 1 May 2025.

Use the QLD First Home Buyer calculator →
FAQ
What rates does this calculator use?
Rates are from the Queensland Revenue Office. QLD does not index thresholds annually like some other states, but rates may change with legislation.
How is QLD different from NSW and VIC?
Queensland has no duty on dutiable value up to $5,000. Eligible owner-occupiers can use the home concession schedule, which saves up to $7,175 compared with the general transfer duty schedule.
When is transfer duty payable?
The liability usually arises when the contract is signed or becomes unconditional. If a registered self assessor lodges the transaction, the documents generally need to be lodged within 30 days of the liability date and duty paid within 14 days after assessment. Different arrangements can have different liability dates.
Are foreign purchasers charged more?
Yes. A foreign person acquiring AFAD residential land generally pays additional foreign acquirer duty at 8% of the dutiable value. Select the foreign-acquirer option to include it. Mixed acquisitions and relief applications require a Queensland Revenue Office assessment.
How much is stamp duty on an investment property in QLD?
Investment properties use the general transfer duty rates. On a $500,000 investment property, duty is $15,925. On $750,000, it is $26,775. Use the calculator above and select "Investment" to see the exact amount for your purchase price.
Do I pay stamp duty on off-the-plan purchases in QLD?
Yes. Duty is calculated on the contract price at the time of the contract. However, first home buyers may be eligible for an exemption if the property meets the relevant thresholds.
Is there stamp duty on vacant land in Queensland?
Yes. Vacant land attracts the general transfer duty rates. From 1 May 2025, first home buyers purchasing vacant land to build on can access a full exemption with no value cap.
What is the Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty (AFAD)?
AFAD is an additional 8% duty that generally applies when a foreign person acquires AFAD residential land in Queensland. This calculator applies 8% to the full entered dutiable value for a straightforward acquisition; QRO rules determine the result for mixed ownership, partial interests and relief.
Do I pay stamp duty when refinancing in QLD?
No. Refinancing your mortgage — even switching to a different lender — does not trigger transfer duty because ownership of the property does not change. Duty only applies when the title is transferred to a new owner.
Where can I calculate QLD first home buyer stamp duty?
Use our dedicated QLD First Home Buyer Stamp Duty Calculator to see your exemption or concession amount based on the property price and type.
How much is stamp duty on a $500,000 house in QLD?
At $500,000, an owner-occupier claiming the home concession pays $8,750 in transfer duty, while an investor pays $15,925 at general rates — a $7,175 home concession saving. First home buyers may pay nil. Enter your price above for an exact figure.
What is the difference between the home concession and the first home concession?
The home concession is for any owner-occupier (including buyers who have owned before) and applies a reduced 1% rate up to $350,000. The first home concession is for eligible first home buyers and can remove duty entirely — a full exemption on established homes up to $700,000, and on new homes or vacant land at any value from 1 May 2025.
Is stamp duty tax deductible in Queensland?
For a home you live in, no. For an investment property, transfer duty is not immediately deductible but forms part of the cost base, reducing your capital gain when you sell.

Tax Accuracy & Sources

Reviewed: 17 July 2026 · Tax year: Current QLD duty rates · FY2026-27 registry fees

Estimates Queensland transfer duty using the home concession or general schedule, rounding each statutory rate to every $100 or part. For a selected foreign acquirer it adds 8% AFAD to the full entered dutiable value. It excludes first-home exemptions, mixed or partial interests, non-residential apportionment, AFAD relief and transaction-specific rulings.