Work out Queensland transfer (stamp) duty at general rates, with the home concession, the first home concessions and additional foreign acquirer duty.
Key facts
- Queensland transfer duty on an $800,000 investment property is $29,025; buying it as your home, the home concession cuts it to $21,850.
- First home buyers of an existing home pay no duty up to $700,000 and reduced duty below $800,000.
- First home buyers of a new home, or vacant land to build their first home on, pay no transfer duty at any price (contracts from 1 May 2025).
- Foreign persons pay additional foreign acquirer duty of 8% on residential land.
- Duty is charged for each $100, or part of $100, of the dutiable value: the higher of the price and the market value.
Stamp duty by price
| Dutiable value | General rates | Home concession | First home (existing) | First home (new or land) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $12,425 | $5,250 | $0 | $0 |
| $500,000 | $15,925 | $8,750 | $0 | $0 |
| $600,000 | $20,025 | $12,850 | $0 | $0 |
| $700,000 | $24,525 | $17,350 | $0 | $0 |
| $750,000 | $26,775 | $19,600 | $10,925 | $0 |
| $800,000 | $29,025 | $21,850 | $21,850 | $0 |
| $900,000 | $33,525 | $26,350 | $26,350 | $0 |
| $1,000,000 | $38,025 | $30,850 | $30,850 | $0 |
| $1,250,000 | $52,400 | $45,225 | $45,225 | $0 |
| $1,500,000 | $66,775 | $59,600 | $59,600 | $0 |
| $2,000,000 | $95,525 | $88,350 | $88,350 | $0 |
| $3,000,000 | $153,025 | $145,850 | $145,850 | $0 |
Transfer duty rates
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $5,001 to $75,000 | $1.50 for every $100 over $5,000 |
| $75,001 to $540,000 | $1,050 plus $3.50 for every $100 over $75,000 |
| $540,001 to $1,000,000 | $17,325 plus $4.50 for every $100 over $540,000 |
| Over $1,000,000 | $38,025 plus $5.75 for every $100 over $1,000,000 |
No duty up to $5,000; the duty above is on the value over $5,000.
Home concession rates
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 to $350,000 | $1.00 for every $100 |
| $350,001 to $540,000 | $3,500 plus $3.50 for every $100 over $350,000 |
| $540,001 to $1,000,000 | $10,150 plus $4.50 for every $100 over $540,000 |
| Over $1,000,000 | $30,850 plus $5.75 for every $100 over $1,000,000 |
First home concession (existing homes)
| Dutiable value | Concession |
|---|---|
| Up to $700,000 | No duty |
| $700,000.01 to $709,999.99 | $17,350 off the home concession duty |
| $710,000 to $719,999.99 | $15,615 off the home concession duty |
| $720,000 to $729,999.99 | $13,880 off the home concession duty |
| $730,000 to $739,999.99 | $12,145 off the home concession duty |
| $740,000 to $749,999.99 | $10,410 off the home concession duty |
| $750,000 to $759,999.99 | $8,675 off the home concession duty |
| $760,000 to $769,999.99 | $6,940 off the home concession duty |
| $770,000 to $779,999.99 | $5,205 off the home concession duty |
| $780,000 to $789,999.99 | $3,470 off the home concession duty |
| $790,000 to $799,999.99 | $1,735 off the home concession duty |
| $800,000 or more | Home concession only |
Contracts from 9 June 2024. Not included: mixed residential and non-residential use, part-share purchases with different concessions, and reassessment if you don't move in.
Common questions
How much is stamp duty in Queensland?
At general rates, $20,025 on $600,000, $29,025 on $800,000 and $38,025 on $1,000,000. With the home concession: $12,850, $21,850 and $30,850.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Queensland?
Not on a new home or vacant land to build on. For an existing home, nothing up to $700,000; between $700,000 and $800,000 a concession of up to $17,350 comes off the home concession duty, so on $730,000 you pay $6,555. From $800,000 only the home concession applies.
What is the Queensland home concession?
Lower rates for a home you'll live in: $1.00 per $100 up to $350,000, then $3,500 plus $3.50 per $100. You must move in within a year of settlement.
Are there stamp duty concessions for pensioners in Queensland?
No. The QRO says there are no separate transfer duty rates or concessions for seniors card or pensioner concession card holders.
See also the NSW and Victorian stamp duty calculators and the first home super saver calculator.
Sources: Queensland Revenue Office, transfer duty rates, home concession rates and first home concession. Checked 22 October 2026. An estimate; the QRO assesses the duty you pay.