Stamp duty for first home buyers in Queensland
See the rates, exemptions, and how much you could save as a first home buyer.
First home buyer exemptions
No stamp duty on new homes or vacant land for first home buyers — no price cap.
No stamp duty on established homes up to $750K for first home buyers.
No stamp duty on vacant land for first home buyers — no price cap.
Standard stamp duty rates
These are the standard rates before any first home buyer concessions.
| Property value | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $5,000 | 0.00% |
| $5,001 – $75,000 | 1.50% |
| $75,001 – $540,000 | $1,050 + 3.50% |
| $540,001 – $1,000,000 | $17,325 + 4.50% |
| $1,000,001 – and above | $38,025 + 5.75% |
Example calculations
Standard stamp duty at common price points (before FHB concessions).
| Property price | Stamp duty |
|---|---|
| $400,000 | $12,425 |
| $500,000 | $15,925 |
| $600,000 | $20,025 |
| $700,000 | $24,525 |
| $800,000 | $29,025 |
| $900,000 | $33,525 |
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You could save up to
$181,425
in grants and stamp duty savings
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Grants and schemes you qualify for
Government buys 30% of your home ($150,000). You only need a 2% deposit ($10,000).
Save up to $8,750 in tax by putting money into your super before withdrawing it for a deposit.
Buy with 5% deposit. You avoid ~$6,750 in Lenders Mortgage Insurance.
2 schemes you don't qualify for
Requires at least 1 dependent child.
Only for new properties.
Stamp duty
No stamp duty on established homes up to $750K for first home buyers.
What you'll pay upfront
These are the costs on top of your deposit.
How much you could borrow
Rough estimate based on income. Your actual amount depends on the lender.
Estimated max loan
$510,000
See also: First home buyer grants in Queensland