Australian Capital Territory vs Queensland Stamp Duty 2026

Side-by-side $800,000 home vignette — general rates and modelled first-home duty.

By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026

Lower general duty: Australian Capital Territory ($25,150)

Gap vs the other state: $3,875. First-home winner: Australian Capital Territory ($0; gap $21,850).

Australian Capital TerritoryGeneral winner

General duty: $25,150
First-home ✓: $0
Tax name: Conveyance duty

Home Buyer Concession Scheme from 1 July 2025: $0 ≤ $1.02m (income/residence rules apply); partial then capped concession above.

Queensland

General duty: $29,025
First-home: $21,850
Tax name: Transfer duty

Established first home: home concession − published first-home amount (extra nil from $800k). New home / vacant land: full concession from 1 May 2025 (no value cap).

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