Stamp duty on a $1,250,000 house in QLD

Queensland · transfer duty

$52,400

Transfer duty on a $1,250,000 property in Queensland at the standard rate. Verified 16 July 2026, source: Queensland Revenue Office.

Owner-occupier (home concession): $45,225 · First home buyer: $45,225

A $1,250,000 value falls in the Over $1,000,000 band, where duty is $38,025 + $5.75 per $100 over $1,000,000 $52,400 in total.

Stamp duty calculator

QLD
$45,225 transfer duty
Standard (general) duty
$52,400
Home concession (you live in the home)
$45,225

QLD figures from Queensland Revenue Office. Estimate only — your conveyancer and the revenue office confirm the exact duty. Full breakdown for $1,250,000 in QLD

What a first home buyer or owner-occupier pays

$52,400Standard / investor rate
$45,225Home concession (you live in the home)
$45,225First home buyer

Established first home: home-concession duty $45,225 less the $0 first-home concession. Phases out at $800,000. First home buyer duty in QLD

Deposit, loan and repayments at $1,250,000

DepositDeposit amountLoanApprox. monthlyIndicative LMI
20% (no LMI)$250,000$1,000,000$5,995.51$0
10%$125,000$1,125,000$6,744.94$23,625

Repayments assume 6% p.a. over 30 years; LMI is an indicative estimate. Adjust the rate and term →

The same price in other states

StateDuty on $1,250,000
Queensland$52,400
New South Wales$50,437view
Victoria$68,750view
Western Australia$55,490.50view

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QLD transfer duty schedule

Queensland transfer duty (general rate). The band for $1,250,000 is highlighted.
Dutiable valueDuty payable
Up to $5,000Nil
$5,001 to $75,000$1.50 per $100 over $5,000
$75,001 to $540,000$1,050 + $3.50 per $100 over $75,000
$540,001 to $1,000,000$17,325 + $4.50 per $100 over $540,000
Over $1,000,000$38,025 + $5.75 per $100 over $1,000,000

Nearby prices in QLD

Common questions

How much is stamp duty on a $1,250,000 property in Queensland?
Transfer duty is $52,400 at the QLD general rate for a $1,250,000 property, calculated from the Queensland Revenue Office schedule. An owner-occupier who lives in the home pays $45,225. As a first home buyer, a concession brings this down to about $45,225.
Is stamp duty paid on top of the purchase price?
Yes. The $52,400 duty is separate from the $1,250,000 price and is normally paid at settlement. On a 20% deposit of $250,000, budget for the duty as an additional upfront cost.
What deposit and loan do I need for a $1,250,000 home?
A 20% deposit is $250,000, leaving a $1,000,000 loan (about $5,995.51 a month at 6% over 30 years, no LMI). With a 10% deposit of $125,000 the loan is $1,125,000 and indicative LMI is around $23,625.
Do foreign buyers pay extra duty in Queensland?
Foreign purchasers usually pay an additional surcharge on top of transfer duty. It is charged separately from the $52,400 owner-occupier figure — confirm the current surcharge rate with Queensland Revenue Office.