Stamp duty on a $450,000 house in QLD

Queensland · transfer duty

$14,175

Transfer duty on a $450,000 property in Queensland at the standard rate. Verified 16 July 2026, source: Queensland Revenue Office.

Owner-occupier (home concession): $7,000 · First home buyer: $0

A $450,000 value falls in the $75,001 to $540,000 band, where duty is $1,050 + $3.50 per $100 over $75,000 $14,175 in total.

Stamp duty calculator

QLD
$7,000 transfer duty
Standard (general) duty
$14,175
Home concession (you live in the home)
$7,000

QLD figures from Queensland Revenue Office. Estimate only — your conveyancer and the revenue office confirm the exact duty. Full breakdown for $450,000 in QLD

What a first home buyer or owner-occupier pays

$14,175Standard / investor rate
$7,000Home concession (you live in the home)
$0First home buyer

Full exemption on an established first home at or under $700,000 (home-concession duty $7,000 less the $17,350 first-home concession). First home buyer duty in QLD

Deposit, loan and repayments at $450,000

DepositDeposit amountLoanApprox. monthlyIndicative LMI
20% (no LMI)$90,000$360,000$2,158.38$0
10%$45,000$405,000$2,428.18$5,994

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 $450,000
Queensland$14,175
New South Wales$14,437view
Victoria$22,070view
Western Australia$15,390view

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QLD transfer duty schedule

Queensland transfer duty (general rate). The band for $450,000 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

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Common questions

How much is stamp duty on a $450,000 property in Queensland?
Transfer duty is $14,175 at the QLD general rate for a $450,000 property, calculated from the Queensland Revenue Office schedule. An owner-occupier who lives in the home pays $7,000. As a first home buyer, this purchase is exempt — you would pay $0.
Is stamp duty paid on top of the purchase price?
Yes. The $14,175 duty is separate from the $450,000 price and is normally paid at settlement. On a 20% deposit of $90,000, budget for the duty as an additional upfront cost.
What deposit and loan do I need for a $450,000 home?
A 20% deposit is $90,000, leaving a $360,000 loan (about $2,158.38 a month at 6% over 30 years, no LMI). With a 10% deposit of $45,000 the loan is $405,000 and indicative LMI is around $5,994.
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 $14,175 owner-occupier figure — confirm the current surcharge rate with Queensland Revenue Office.