Stamp Duty Calculator Queensland
Calculate QLD transfer duty on any purchase price using the verified Queensland Revenue Office schedule. Foreign buyer surcharge included.
Property details
Contract price for the property in QLD.
QLD stamp duty
$24,525
General transfer duty rate (investor / second-home buyer). FHB concessions, if eligible, reduce this further.
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How QLD stamp duty works
Queensland transfer duty is administered by the Queensland Revenue Office (QRO). The rates below are the general (non-PPR, investor) schedule for residential and commercial property purchases.
Queensland transfer duty brackets (FY 2025-26)
| Dutiable value | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| $0 - $5,000 | Nil |
| $5,001 - $75,000 | $1.50 per $100 over $5,000 |
| $75,001 - $540,000 | $1,050 + $3.50 per $100 over $75,000 |
| $540,001 - $1,000,000 | $17,325 + $4.50 per $100 over $540,000 |
| $1,000,001+ | $38,025 + $5.75 per $100 over $1,000,000 |
Source: Queensland Revenue Office - transfer duty rates
Worked example
A Queensland investor buying a $700,000 residential property in Brisbane pays approximately $24,525 in QLD stamp duty (before any first-home buyer concession or foreign-acquirer surcharge).
First-home buyer concessions
First-home buyers pay no duty on homes up to $700,000 (from 1 May 2024) with a sliding concession up to $800,000. Vacant land: full exemption up to $350,000, concession to $500,000.
Foreign buyer surcharge
Foreign buyers pay an additional 8% Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty (AFAD) on residential property (lifted from 7% to 8% on 1 July 2024).
QLD-specific quirks
Queensland still offers a PPR concession (homestead concession) of up to $7,175 for owner-occupiers in addition to the FHB scheme.
Common questions
When is Queensland transfer duty payable?
Within 30 days of the dutiable transaction (typically the contract date). PEXA handles payment at settlement for e-conveyancing.
How is QLD stamp duty calculated for a $700,000 investor purchase?
Sitting in the $540,001 - $1,000,000 bracket: $17,325 + 4.5% of ($700,000 - $540,000) = $17,325 + $7,200 = $24,525.
What is the AFAD in Queensland?
Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty - an 8% surcharge on residential property purchased by foreign individuals, foreign corporations, or trustees of foreign trusts.
Does Queensland charge stamp duty on the property or the contract?
Duty is calculated on the dutiable value, which is the greater of the consideration (contract price) or the unencumbered market value.
Is there a Queensland PPR concession for non-first-home buyers?
Yes - the homestead concession reduces duty by up to $7,175 for owner-occupiers. It applies on top of any other relief you qualify for.
What if I buy off-the-plan in QLD?
Duty is typically calculated on the contract price at signing. No general off-the-plan concession applies, unlike NSW or Victoria.
Need the full upfront-cost picture?
Stamp duty is only one line item. The national Upfront Costs Calculator adds your deposit, LMI estimate, legal fees, inspections, and lender fees - the complete cash-at-settlement figure.
Verified May 2026. Source: Queensland Revenue Office. Indicative only. Confirm with Queensland Revenue Office or a conveyancer before relying on this figure.
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