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Stamp Duty on $900K Property — QLD

Stamp duty on a $900,000 property in Queensland is $33,525.00. See total costs, first home buyer savings, and compare to other states.

Last verified: 1 July 2025

Stamp Duty: $33,525.00

On a $900,000 property in Queensland, stamp duty is $33,525.00 at an effective rate of 3.72% (2025-26 rates).

Cost Breakdown

Property price$900,000
Stamp duty (standard buyer)$33,525.00
Effective stamp duty rate3.72%
Legal / conveyancing fees (est.)$2,000.00
Building & pest inspection (est.)$500.00
Total purchase cost$936,025.00

First Home Buyer Stamp Duty — QLD

At $900,000, first home buyer concessions in Queensland do not reduce stamp duty. The property value exceeds the concession threshold. Standard duty of $33,525.00 applies.

Foreign Buyer Stamp Duty

Foreign purchasers pay an additional 7% surcharge ($63,000.00) on top of standard stamp duty.

Total foreign buyer stamp duty: $96,525.00

Stamp Duty on $900K — All States

StateStamp DutyEffective Rate
New South Wales$35,235.003.91%
Victoria$49,070.005.45%
Queensland$33,525.003.72%
Western Australia$38,929.004.33%
South Australia$43,330.004.81%
Tasmania$35,685.003.96%
Australian Capital Territory$34,643.003.85%
Northern Territory$53.000.01%

Mortgage Impact — Adding Stamp Duty to Your Loan

If you add $33,525.00 stamp duty to your home loan instead of paying upfront, here is how it affects your repayments (based on 80% LVR, 6.25% rate, 30-year term):

Monthly repayment (without stamp duty in loan)$4,433.16
Monthly repayment (with stamp duty in loan)$4,639.58
Extra per month+$206.42
Extra interest paid over 30 years$40,785.91

Paying stamp duty upfront saves you $40,785.91 in interest over the life of your loan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is stamp duty on a $900,000 house in Queensland?

Stamp duty on a $900,000 property in Queensland is $33,525.00 for a standard buyer (2025-26 rates). This is an effective rate of 3.72%.

Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in Queensland?

At $900,000, first home buyer concessions in Queensland do not reduce stamp duty below the standard amount of $33,525.00. The property value exceeds the concession threshold.

What are the total costs of buying a $900,000 property in Queensland?

The total estimated cost is approximately $936,025.00, which includes the purchase price ($900,000), stamp duty ($33,525.00), legal/conveyancing fees (~$2,000), and building/pest inspections (~$500).

General information and estimates only — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Always verify with a licensed adviser or the ATO.