Queensland Stamp Duty $500k — Foreign Buyer | $55,925

A foreign buyer purchasing a $500k property in Queensland pays $55,925 in stamp duty (including $40,000 foreign-buyer surcharge).

Stamp Duty Payable

$55,925

on a $500k property in QLD

Foreign Buyer Surcharge

$40,000

Buyer & Property Information

Property Price

State

Deposit Percentage (%) (%)

Interest Rate (%)

Loan Term (Years)

Stamp Duty Calculation

$15,925

+ $40,000 Foreign Buyer Additional Stamp Duty

Total Costs

$102,325

$2,271/Month

Stamp Duty Calculation

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Buying a Property in State With a Price of $

QLD Base Stamp Duty Calculation:

Property Price: $500,000
Bracket 3 ($75,000-$540,000): $1,050 + ($425,000 × 3.5%)
= $15,925

Foreign Buyer Additional Stamp Duty Calculation (QLD):

= Property Price × Foreign Buyer Rate
= $500,000 × 0.08
= $40,000

Total Duty = $55,925

Upfront Cost Breakdown

Total Upfront Costs

Stamp Duty$15,925

Foreign Buyer Surcharge$40,000

FIRB Application Fee$45,300

Conveyancing / Legal Fees (est.)$1,100

Total Upfront Costs$102,325

Conveyancing fee is an estimate only (typically $800–$2,500). Actual fees vary by conveyancer/solicitor and state.

Stamp Duty Comparison by State

Foreign Buyer Extra Costs

FIRB Application Fee$45,300

Based on Property Price: $500,000
Property Type: Used Property
Price Bracket: $74,999.99 - $1,000,000
FIRB Application Fee: $13,500

Loan Calculation

Deposit Ratio: %

Loan Term: Years

Interest Rate: %

Deposit Amount$100,000

Loan Amount$400,000

Mortgage Calculation (Principal & Interest)

Loan Amount$400,000

Loan Term30 Years

Interest Rate5.5%

Loan Type:

Monthly Repayment$2,271

= Monthly Payment = Loan Amount × (Monthly Rate × (1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms) ÷ ((1 + Monthly Rate)^Terms - 1)
= $400,000 × (Monthly Rate: 0.004583 × (1 + 0.004583)^Total Months: 360) ÷ ((1 + 0.004583)^360 - 1)
= $2,271

Total Repayment$817,616

Total Interest$417,616

Compare with Lenders

Rates as of 2026-07-15

Lender	Rate	Monthly	Diff
Westpac	5.99%	$2,396	+124
ING	5.99%	$2,396	+124
Commonwealth Bank	6.09%	$2,421	+150
Macquarie Bank	6.09%	$2,421	+150
UBank	6.09%	$2,421	+150
Bendigo Bank	6.14%	$2,434	+163
Bank of Queensland	6.14%	$2,434	+163
ANZ	6.39%	$2,499	+228
NAB	6.44%	$2,513	+241
Suncorp	6.54%	$2,539	+268

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Cost Breakdown

Item	Amount
Property Price	$500,000
Base Stamp Duty	$15,925
Foreign Buyer Surcharge	+$40,000
Stamp Duty Payable	$55,925

Frequently Asked Questions

How much stamp duty do I pay on a $500k property in Queensland?▾

A foreign buyer purchasing a $500k property in Queensland pays $55,925 in stamp duty.

Are there stamp duty concessions for foreign buyers in Queensland?▾

Standard rates apply for foreign buyers. No concessional rates are available.

When is stamp duty due in Queensland?▾

In Queensland, stamp duty (transfer duty) is generally due within 3 months of signing the contract, or on settlement — whichever is earlier.

What is the stamp duty rate in Queensland?▾

Queensland uses a progressive bracket system. The exact rate depends on the purchase price — for a $500k purchase as a foreign buyer, the effective rate is approximately 11.19%.

Compare Buyer Types — $500k in QLD

Owner Occupier$15,925 First Home Buyer$0 Investor$15,925

Stamp Duty at Other Prices — QLD Foreign Buyer

$300k$32,925 $750k$86,775 $900k$105,525 $1M$118,025 $1.25M$152,400 $1.5M$186,775 $2M$255,525 $3M$393,025 $5M$668,025

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