Australia · Stamp Duty
Queensland is significantly cheaper to buy into than NSW or Victoria: a $700,000 Brisbane home costs roughly $21,000 in duty versus $32,000 in Victoria and $26,500 in NSW. The state also has no foreign-buyer surcharge, which keeps it popular with investors. First home buyers get an exemption up to $500,000 and concessions to $550,000, plus a $15,000 grant on new builds under $750,000.
Preset rates are indicative reference values only. Confirm current rates and any reliefs with your local tax authority.
Jurisdiction comparison at A$700,000.00
Queensland pays A$24,525.00 (3.5%) vs Queensland at A$24,525.00 (3.5%).
0% to $5,000, then 1.5% to $75,000, 3.5% to $540,000, 4.5% to $1m, and 5.75% above — a $700k home pays ~$21,000. Bands below are the standard residential buyer schedule used by the calculator.
| Property value | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0.00 – $5,000.00 | 0% |
| $5,000.00 – $75,000.00 | 1.5% |
| $75,000.00 – $540,000.00 | $1,050.00 + 3.5% above $75,000.00 |
| $540,000.00 – $1,000,000.00 | $17,325.00 + 4.5% above $540,000.00 |
| $1,000,000.00+ | $38,025.00 + 5.75% above $1,000,000.00 |
Indicative figures compiled August 2026 — official source: Queensland Revenue Office — transfer duty. Rates are typically indexed or revised each financial year.
A $700,000.00 purchase in Queensland attracts about $24,525.00 in stamp duty at the standard indicative rates — an effective rate of 3.5%. QLD title registration fees are about $350–$500 plus settlement costs. That makes the all-in cash requirement $724,525.00 before you factor in any deposit, legal work, or moving costs. Adjust the price in the calculator to model your own number.
0% to $5,000, then 1.5% to $75,000, 3.5% to $540,000, 4.5% to $1m, and 5.75% above — a $700k home pays ~$21,000. Rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances, so treat these as planning figures and confirm the current rate with Queensland Revenue Office — transfer duty before you commit.
At the indicative rates above, a $700,000.00 property attracts about $24,525.00 in stamp duty — an effective rate of 3.5%. QLD title registration fees are about $350–$500 plus settlement costs.. The calculator above lets you change the price and see the result instantly.
First home buyers: exemption up to $500,000, concession up to $550,000. Eligibility rules change frequently and vary by buyer type, so verify your situation with Queensland Revenue Office — transfer duty or a conveyancer.
The buyer pays the tax in essentially every case in this market. It is payable in full before or at settlement and cannot normally be added to a mortgage, so it must be part of your cash budget alongside the deposit.
How we calculate: the calculator applies the official band schedule marginally — each rate applies only to the slice of the price inside its band, exactly as the revenue authority does. Worked examples are computed with the same function.
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Disclaimer: stamp duty rates change with legislation and vary by buyer circumstances. These are indicative planning figures, not tax advice — confirm every number with Queensland Revenue Office — transfer duty or a qualified local professional.
