How much is stamp duty in Cairns?

On the Cairns median ($540,000), an owner-occupier pays approximately $24,300 in QLD transfer duty. First-home buyers under $800,000 typically pay $0.

Do first-home buyers pay stamp duty in Cairns?

Eligible Cairns first-home buyers usually pay no stamp duty under the QLD threshold of $800,000, with phased concessions just above that cap.

When do I have to pay stamp duty after settlement in QLD?

Queensland requires stamp duty to be paid within 30 days of settlement. Your conveyancer normally arranges this through PEXA at settlement.

Cairns stamp duty 2026: QLD rules, FHB exemptions & worked examples

Calculate Cairns stamp duty in 2026. QLD rates, FHB exemptions up to $800,000, worked examples on the $540,000 Cairns median. Free Cairns stamp duty calculator